Saints at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 58, New Orleans Saints 41 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Saints 41 6 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Falcons 58 8 TD · 0 FG · 8 XPTyler Shough 509 yds passingBijan Robinson 152 yds rushingDrake London 168 yds receivingJalon Walker 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 501 · 570Passing yards 477 · 343Rushing yards 24 · 227Completions 18/31 · 20/26Yards per carry 6.0 · 9.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 15d ago
In a high-octane showdown, the Atlanta Falcons topped the New Orleans Saints 58-41 in Week 17 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff positioning. With both teams vying for crucial postseason momentum, the Falcons proved they could deliver in a must-win scenario.
Tyler Shough had a standout performance for the Saints, throwing for an impressive 509 yards and five touchdowns, but it was the Falcons' offense that truly stole the show. Bijan Robinson dominated the ground game with 152 rushing yards, while Drake London was a receiving force, racking up 168 yards, making key plays that propelled Atlanta's scoring.
On the defensive side, the Falcons made significant contributions, with Jalon Walker leading the charge with two sacks, disrupting the Saints' rhythm. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when A.J. Terrell Jr. intercepted a crucial pass from Shough, swinging the momentum firmly in favor of Atlanta, who capitalized on the turnover to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 18/31 | 58% | 509 | 5 | 2 | 115.2 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 20/26 | 77% | 318 | 4 | 0 | 156.7 |
| Other | ||||||
| Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR | 1/1 | 100% | 25 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Antonio GibsonHB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 17 | 152 | 8.9 | 17 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 7 | 71 | 10.1 | 8 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Oscar DelpTE | 4 | 156 | 39.0 | 77 | 2 | 72 | 1 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 6 | 147 | 24.5 | 18 | 1 | 46 | 1 |
| Antonio GibsonHB | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 32 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 7 | 168 | 24.0 | 91 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 20 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Olamide ZaccheausWR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 8 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 19 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 34 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | — | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Martin Emerson JrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles JrSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete WernerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl GrandersonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT WoodsFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Sydney BrownSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Davon GodchauxDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HowdenFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy RileyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert LongerbeamCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian BlackmonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach HarrisonDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/0 | 8 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |