Atlanta
Falcons
3-0
49
FINAL
54
New Orleans
Saints
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 showdown, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons 54-49, solidifying their position in the early part of the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to establish dominance in the division, making this matchup one of the most anticipated games of the week.
Tyler Shough was the star of the night, delivering a remarkable performance with 522 passing yards and an astounding eight touchdown passes. His connection with Chris Olave was particularly lethal, as Olave racked up 213 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and make big plays. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson kept the Falcons in the game with a strong rushing performance, totaling 120 yards on the ground.
Defensively, the Saints made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Chase Young was a standout, contributing with a sack and an interception, showcasing his impact on both the pass rush and coverage. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Young's interception halted a Falcons drive, allowing the Saints to maintain their slim lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 35 | 20 | 57% | 522 | 8 | 2 | 117.5 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 32 | 16 | 50% | 367 | 4 | 2 | 105.0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 14 | 120 | 8.6 | 13 | 2 | 58 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 8 | 40 | 5.0 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 213 | 42.6 | 176 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | 5 | 154 | 30.8 | 49 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 152 | 38.0 | 86 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 31 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 2 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 32 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 14 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 36 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| JD Bertrand | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 28 |

