Atlanta
Falcons
3-0
49
FINAL
54
New Orleans
Saints
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 25d ago
In 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
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Tyler ShoughQB352057%52282117.5
Michael Penix JrQB321650%36742105.0
Jahan DotsonWR01—000—
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bijan RobinsonHB141208.6132581
Travis Etienne JrHB8405.0220170
Jordyn TysonWR000.0—000
Zachariah BranchWR000.0—000
Drake LondonWR000.0—000
Kyle Pitts SrTE000.0—000
Tyler ShoughQB1-1-1.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Chris OlaveWR521342.61764650
Mason TiptonWR515430.8492650
Bijan RobinsonHB415238.0862750
Juwan JohnsonTE58517.0312440
Zachariah BranchWR27638.020540
Kyle Pitts SrTE7649.1321210
Drake LondonWR15656.0141560
Travis Etienne JrHB34314.3360210
Devaughn VeleWR12424.0—0240
Jahan DotsonWR2199.560230
Alvin KamaraHB133.04030
Jordyn TysonWR000.0—001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Daniel CarlsonK0060
Nick FolkK12028