Atlanta
Falcons
1-2
3
FINAL
23
New Orleans
Saints
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 43d ago
The New Orleans Saints topped the Atlanta Falcons 23-3 in a decisive Week 4 matchup that solidified New Orleans' position in the NFC South. With both teams looking to gain momentum early in the 2026 season, the Saints showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball. Tyler Shough led the Saints' offense with an efficient performance, throwing for 164 yards and two touchdowns, while Eli Heidenreich was a key contributor on the ground, racking up 78 rushing yards. Colston Loveland also played a vital role in the passing game, finishing with 48 receiving yards, helping to establish a balanced attack that kept the Falcons' defense on its heels. Defensively, the Saints made crucial plays that stymied the Falcons' offense, with D'Angelo Ponds recording a sack and Kamari Ramsey grabbing an interception. The turning point came in the second quarter when Ramsey's interception halted a potential scoring drive for Atlanta, allowing the Saints to maintain control and ultimately secure a comfortable victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPYDSTDINTRTG
Bo NixQB26151961454.8
Tyler ShoughQB221510820109.6
Bryce UnderwoodQB2611700217.7
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCTDLNGFUM
Eli HeidenreichHB14785.60370
Bryce UnderwoodQB8617.60230
Tyler ShoughQB44110.30200
Jahmyr GibbsHB3134.3080
De'Zhaun StriblingWR199.0090
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRTDLNGDROP
Colston LovelandTE5489.61150
Lotzier BrooksWR44711.80180
Christian BetancurTE23015.00232
Jahmyr GibbsHB22713.51210
De'Zhaun StriblingWR155.0150
Bryce LanceWR155.0050
Eli HeidenreichHB430.8040
Rashid ShaheedWR133.0030
Zachariah BranchWR111.0010
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Nick FolkK11040
Charlie SmythK33252