New Orleans
Saints
2-1
107
FINAL
82
Atlanta
Falcons
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the New Orleans Saints triumphed over the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 107 to 82, marking a pivotal moment in Week 4 of the 2027 season. Both teams were looking to solidify their standing in the league, but it was the Saints who emerged victorious in this offensive juggernaut.
Tyler Shough led the Saints' aerial attack with a staggering 496 passing yards, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers downfield. Bryce Lance was the standout target, racking up an impressive 286 receiving yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. dominated on the ground with 264 rushing yards, effectively keeping the Falcons' defense on their heels throughout the game. Michael Penix Jr. of Atlanta also had a remarkable performance, throwing for seven touchdowns, but it was not enough to keep pace with the Saints' relentless scoring.
Defensively, the Saints were able to disrupt the Falcons' rhythm, with Chase Young recording two crucial sacks that helped shift momentum in favor of New Orleans. Despite Paulson Adebo's solid performance for Atlanta, which included six total tackles and an interception, the Saints' defense managed to make key stops when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Saints' defensive pressure forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 496 | 7 | 1 | 133.8 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 46 | 19 | 41% | 487 | 7 | 2 | 102.0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 16 | 264 | 16.5 | 132 | 5 | 64 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 12 | 108 | 9.0 | 18 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 4 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tre'Vante Bethel | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 11 | 286 | 26.0 | 101 | 4 | 62 | 0 |
| go get Heem | WR | 4 | 160 | 40.0 | 20 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 6 | 130 | 21.7 | 27 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 125 | 62.5 | 90 | 2 | 85 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 17 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | — | 1 | 54 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 32 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Sherman | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anterio Thompson | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Avieon Terrell | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.D. Barber | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stan Kendricks | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Ukwu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey Thornton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 2 | 14 | 40 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Sauls | K | 2 | 2 | 8 | 43 |

