Atlanta
Falcons
1-2
10
FINAL
38
New Orleans
Saints
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Atlanta Falcons with a commanding 38-10 victory, solidifying their position in the early 2026 season. The win was crucial for the Saints as they look to establish dominance in their division, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Taylen Green led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for 279 yards and three touchdowns, displaying a level of precision that kept the Falcons' defense on its heels. Justin Jefferson was also a standout, racking up 133 receiving yards and contributing 82 rushing yards, making him a dual threat that Atlanta struggled to contain throughout the game.
The Saints' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Caleb Ransaw leading the team with eight total tackles. DeForest Buckner added a sack, while Jaylinn Hawkins made a significant impact with two interceptions, halting any chance of a Falcons comeback. The game's turning point came early in the second half when Hawkins' second pick set up a quick touchdown, putting New Orleans firmly in control and leaving Atlanta unable to recover.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 279 | 3 | 1 | 127.8 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 37 | 18 | 49% | 135 | 1 | 4 | 27.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 82 | 82.0 | 74 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 17 | 55 | 3.2 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 12 | 40 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Roschon Johnson | HB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 23 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 6 | 21 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 133 | 33.3 | 69 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 36 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Xavier Hutchinson | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buddy Johnson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 46 |
| Bryan Anger | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23 |

