Atlanta
Falcons
14-3
42
FINAL
12
Seattle
Seahawks
12-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant Wildcard Round performance, the Atlanta Falcons crushed the Seattle Seahawks 42-12, advancing confidently in the 2026 postseason. With their sights set on a deep playoff run, the Falcons showcased their offensive firepower throughout the contest.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was Bijan Robinson, who exploded for an impressive 295 rushing yards, setting the tone early and often. Despite the Seahawks' efforts through the air, with Jalen Milroe throwing for 191 yards and two touchdowns, it was not nearly enough to keep pace with the Falcons' relentless attack. Tory Horton also provided a bright spot for Seattle, racking up 108 receiving yards.
Defensively, Atlanta's unit made significant contributions, highlighted by Marshon Lattimore's two interceptions, which shifted the momentum firmly in the Falcons' favor. Gervon Dexter Sr added pressure with a sack, while Xavier Watts led the team with three total tackles. The turning point came in the second quarter when Lattimore's first pick set up a quick touchdown, putting the Falcons ahead and effectively sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 25 | 8 | 32% | 191 | 2 | 3 | 47.6 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 4 | 2 | 50% | 108 | 2 | 0 | 135.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 11 | 295 | 26.8 | 19 | 4 | 63 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 7 | 18 | 2.6 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tory Horton | WR | 2 | 108 | 54.0 | 58 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 49 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 14 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | โ | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick O'Connell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

