Falcons at Saints
New Orleans Saints 31, Atlanta Falcons 19 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Falcons 19 2 TD ยท 2 FG ยท 1 XP
Saints 31 4 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 4 XPTyler Shough 247 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 87 yds rushingChris Olave 84 yds receivingLorenzo Styles Jr 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 224 ยท 341Passing yards 166 ยท 247Rushing yards 58 ยท 94Completions 14/24 ยท 24/29Yards per carry 5.3 ยท 4.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 12d ago
In a crucial Week 9 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Atlanta Falcons 31-19, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for a critical win, the Saints showcased their offensive prowess to secure the victory at home.
Tyler Shough led the Saints' offensive charge with 247 passing yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. added a strong ground game with 87 rushing yards. Aidan Chiles of the Falcons threw for two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with New Orleans' balanced attack, which also featured Chris Olave's impressive 84 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Saints made their mark with Derick Hall recording two sacks and Lorenzo Styles Jr. contributing an interception. The turning point came in the second half when Hall's pressure on Chiles led to a critical turnover, allowing the Saints to extend their lead and ultimately seal the game. The Falcons' inability to respond defensively left them with too much ground to cover as the clock wound down.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Aidan ChilesQB | 14/24 | 58% | 185 | 2 | 2 | 75.8 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 24/29 | 83% | 247 | 1 | 0 | 113.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 10 | 47 | 4.7 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Aidan ChilesQB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 16 | 87 | 5.4 | 16 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Cam EdwardsHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Kendre MillerHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 26 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 25 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Manu FernandezTE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 21 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | โ | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 8 | 84 | 10.5 | 40 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 30 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Gabriel MurphyLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrique SmithCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||
| Lorenzo Styles JrSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick HallLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin ReidFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique HamptonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jonas SankerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 2/2 | 1 | 53 |
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 1/1 | 4 | 20 |