New York
Jets
9-2
27
FINAL
41
Atlanta
Falcons
3-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 13 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons topped the New York Jets 41-27, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With the win, Atlanta improves its standing as the season approaches its final stretch, while the Jets are left searching for answers as they navigate a challenging campaign.
Michael Penix Jr. was the star of the game for the Falcons, throwing for 277 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his accuracy and command of the offense. Bijan Robinson was a dual-threat, racking up 99 rushing yards and leading all receivers with 107 yards through the air, proving to be a nightmare for the Jets' defense throughout the contest.
On the defensive side, the Falcons made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. James Pearce Jr. recorded two sacks, consistently pressuring the Jets' quarterback, while Kenny Moore II's interception halted a promising New York drive, effectively sealing the game in the second half. The turning point came when Atlanta capitalized on that turnover, scoring quickly and extending their lead to an insurmountable margin.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 26 | 19 | 73% | 277 | 3 | 1 | 129.8 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 18 | 9 | 50% | 132 | 2 | 3 | 71.7 |
| Julian Woodley | QB | 5 | 1 | 20% | 25 | 0 | 0 | 47.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 20 | 99 | 5.0 | 54 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 14 | 75 | 5.4 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Frazzie Wynn | HB | 11 | 46 | 4.2 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Julian Woodley | QB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Lance Lake | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 6 | 107 | 17.8 | 111 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 9 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 11 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 21 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 23 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Moore | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cordale Bowman | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Binns | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Cameron | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Watts | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Francisco Mauigoa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 56 |
| Enrique Dominguez | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 58 |

