Falcons at Saints
Atlanta Falcons 45, New Orleans Saints 17 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Falcons 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 6 XP
Saints 17 1 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPMichael Penix Jr 263 yds passingBijan Robinson 152 yds rushingJahan Dotson 79 yds receivingBeanie Bishop Jr 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 421 · 276Passing yards 234 · 176Rushing yards 187 · 100Completions 24/32 · 21/28Yards per carry 6.4 · 1.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a decisive showdown in Week 11 of the 2027 season, the Atlanta Falcons outlasted the New Orleans Saints with a commanding 45-17 victory. This win keeps the Falcons firmly in the playoff conversation while the Saints face a tough road ahead in the competitive NFC South.
Michael Penix Jr was the standout performer for Atlanta, throwing for 263 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise throughout the game. Bijan Robinson dominated on the ground, racking up an impressive 152 rushing yards, while Jahan Dotson led the receiving corps with 79 yards, contributing significantly to the Falcons' offensive explosion.
Defensively, the Saints struggled to contain Atlanta's high-powered attack, with Beanie Bishop Jr leading New Orleans' defense with nine total tackles. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Falcons scored two quick touchdowns, creating a gap that proved insurmountable for the Saints. Sammy Brown managed to record a sack, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum back in favor of New Orleans.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 24/32 | 75% | 263 | 3 | 0 | 130.0 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 20/28 | 71% | 192 | 1 | 0 | 102.0 |
| Brandon InnissWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 23 | 152 | 6.6 | 41 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Ahmad HardyHB | 9 | 17 | 1.9 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon InnissWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Skyler BellWR | 1 | 72 | 72.0 | — | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumerenFB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 25 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Michael MayerTE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Nick MarshWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Deandre Moore Jr.WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Brandon InnissWR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ahmad HardyHB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 28 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jahan DotsonWR | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 12 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 30 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 37 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr.LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Saints | |||||
| Beanie Bishop JrCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sammy BrownMIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan RossREDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon JacksonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Pete WernerMIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HowdenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike HughesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Jake BaileyP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 6 | 52 |
| Saints | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 1/1 | 2 | 43 |