Atlanta
Falcons
3-0
28
FINAL
7
New Orleans
Saints
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Atlanta Falcons topped the New Orleans Saints 28-7 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Falcons’ position in the playoff race, while the Saints struggle to find momentum early in the year.
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr led the charge for Atlanta, throwing for two touchdowns as he orchestrated a balanced offensive attack. Bijan Robinson was a standout in the ground game, racking up 87 rushing yards and providing the Falcons with a consistent offensive threat. Meanwhile, New Orleans' Tyler Shough struggled to find his rhythm, finishing with just 110 passing yards.
Defensively, the Falcons imposed their will, with James Pearce Jr recording a crucial sack and C.J. Henderson snagging an interception that shifted the game's momentum. The turning point came late in the first half when Henderson's interception set up a touchdown drive, extending Atlanta’s lead and putting New Orleans in a challenging position. Kool-Aid McKinstry's four tackles for the Saints highlighted their efforts, but they ultimately could not contain the Falcons' dynamic offense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 15 | 8 | 53% | 110 | 1 | 3 | 59.7 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 16 | 8 | 50% | 109 | 2 | 0 | 111.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 14 | 87 | 6.2 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 35 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 29 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 30 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | — | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 22 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Henderson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33 |

