Falcons at Saints
New Orleans Saints 34, Atlanta Falcons 14 · JUST_WIN FANTASY LEAGUE
Final Score
Falcons 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Saints 34 4 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPSam Darnold 269 yds passingJustice Haynes 67 yds rushingJa'Marr Chase 160 yds receivingJonathan Greenard 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 295 · 404Passing yards 201 · 269Rushing yards 94 · 135Completions 21/34 · 20/35Yards per carry 3.9 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
The New Orleans Saints decisively topped the Atlanta Falcons 34-14 in a Week 12 showdown, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial momentum late in the season, the Saints delivered a commanding performance that showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Leading the charge for New Orleans was quarterback Sam Darnold, who threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns, effectively spreading the ball around the field. Ja'Marr Chase was his primary target, racking up an impressive 160 receiving yards, while Justice Haynes contributed on the ground with 67 rushing yards, adding balance to the Saints' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Saints were relentless, with Jonathan Greenard leading the way with eight total tackles. Dominique Hampton made his presence felt with two sacks, while Malcolm Jenkins added an interception to cap off a strong defensive outing. The turning point came when the Saints forced a turnover in the second quarter, allowing them to extend their lead and dictate the game's tempo.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| MIKE VICKQB | 21/34 | 62% | 201 | 1 | 1 | 75.7 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 20/35 | 57% | 269 | 2 | 0 | 100.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Nate FrazierHB | 18 | 67 | 3.7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Charles Pierre Jr.HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| MIKE VICKQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Justice HaynesHB | 8 | 67 | 8.4 | 39 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 17 | 45 | 2.6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Sam DarnoldQB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| MIKE ThomasWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Antonio GibsonHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Mark AndrewsTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 8 | 113 | 14.1 | 20 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Nate FrazierHB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| London HumphreysWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 5 | 160 | 32.0 | 84 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| MIKE ThomasWR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| Mark AndrewsTE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper JrWR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justice HaynesHB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| DERRELL REVIS ISLANDFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul CarterLEDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean NixonSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Suntarine PerkinsMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon BriggsDT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad CampbellMIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zhaire FisherDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DEION SANDERSCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RASHEAN MATHISCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayin LeeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Saints | |||||
| Jonathan GreenardREDG | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique HamptonWILL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm JenkinsSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Drew StevensK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Saints | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 2/2 | 4 | 50 |