Saints at Falcons
New Orleans Saints 52, Atlanta Falcons 27 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Saints 52 7 TD · 1 FG · 7 XP
Falcons 27 1 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPTyler Shough 383 yds passingTyler Shough 45 yds rushingBryce Lance 245 yds receivingKaden Elliss 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 458 · 359Passing yards 383 · 334Rushing yards 75 · 25Completions 14/17 · 0/0Yards per carry 8.3 · 4.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 14d ago
In a decisive showdown, the New Orleans Saints topped the Atlanta Falcons 52-27 in Week 17 of the 2026 season, securing their playoff positioning with a commanding performance. The victory solidifies the Saints' status as a formidable contender in the postseason, while the Falcons will have to regroup after this disappointing loss.
Tyler Shough was the standout performer for the Saints, throwing for an impressive 383 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his versatility with an additional 45 rushing yards. Bryce Lance also had a remarkable day, racking up 245 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target throughout the game, contributing significantly to the explosive offense.
Defensively, the Saints made their mark with a few key plays that shifted momentum. Kaden Elliss's interception was pivotal, halting a potential Falcons comeback and allowing New Orleans to maintain their lead. With Joey Bosa applying pressure and recording a sack, the Saints' defense complemented their offensive prowess, ensuring Atlanta never found their rhythm in this high-scoring affair.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 13/17 | 76% | 383 | 4 | 0 | 157.4 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Other | ||||||
| Zach WilsonQB | 18/27 | 67% | 358 | 3 | 2 | 115.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Adonai MitchellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Bryce LanceWR | 8 | 245 | 30.6 | 43 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 4 | 129 | 32.3 | 60 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Tyler HarrellWR | 6 | 191 | 31.8 | 55 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 66 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 11 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Adonai MitchellWR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Kaden EllissSAM | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian BlackmonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon GodchauxDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete WernerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate WigginsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain MedranoWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Deonte BanksCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HowdenFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 1/1 | 7 | 41 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |