Atlanta
Falcons
1-2
17
FINAL
28
New Orleans
Saints
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 4 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 28-17, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Saints showcased their offensive prowess, putting the Falcons on notice as they look to maintain momentum in the 2026 season.
Leading the charge for New Orleans was quarterback Tyler Shough, who threw for an impressive 324 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise throughout the game. Complementing his performance, Travis Etienne Jr. rushed for 111 yards, while Chris Olave emerged as a standout receiver with 170 yards, making key catches to extend drives and put points on the board.
Defensively, the Saints made timely plays that shifted the game's momentum. Christen Miller recorded a sack, while Justin Reid added an interception, stifling any potential Falcons comeback. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Reid's interception set up a quick touchdown, allowing New Orleans to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 38 | 24 | 324 | 4 | 0 | 125.3 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 26 | 13 | 156 | 1 | 1 | 65.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 17 | 111 | 6.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 16 | 59 | 3.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 11 | 45 | 4.1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyler Goodson | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke McCaffrey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 8 | 170 | 21.3 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 7 | 140 | 20.0 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 74 | 74.0 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 1 | 24 | 2 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Luke McCaffrey | WR | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Harris | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 36 |

