Atlanta
Falcons
1-2
47
FINAL
0
New Orleans
Saints
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of dominance, the Atlanta Falcons trounced the New Orleans Saints 47-0 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Falcons solidify their position as a formidable force in the league, while the Saints face a critical turning point in their season.
Atlanta's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for 248 yards and four touchdowns. Running back Bijan Robinson added a solid ground game with 87 rushing yards, while wide receiver Drake London contributed with 77 receiving yards, showcasing the team's offensive depth and versatility throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Falcons were relentless, with Jessie Bates III leading the charge with two interceptions, highlighting a secondary that stifled the Saints' attack. The game's turning point came early in the second quarter when Bates picked off a pass, setting the tone for a complete collapse of the Saints' offensive scheme, ultimately leading to an insurmountable lead for Atlanta.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 40 | 29 | 248 | 4 | 1 | 111.2 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 21 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 2.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 13 | 87 | 6.7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 18 | 70 | 3.9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 10 | 43 | 4.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trey Sermon | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giovanni Ricci | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake London | WR | 8 | 77 | 9.6 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 7 | 54 | 7.7 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 7 | 41 | 5.9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trey Sermon | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Giovanni Ricci | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Nowaske | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcco Hellams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 4 | 4 | 5 | 51 |

