Atlanta
Falcons
1-2
51
FINAL
45
New Orleans
Saints
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 1d ago
In a high-octane clash in Week 4 of the 2026 season, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 51-45. This matchup showcased both teams' explosive offenses, but ultimately it was the Falcons who secured the victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Atlanta's success was fueled by an exceptional performance from Bijan Robinson, who rushed for an impressive 190 yards, consistently breaking through the Saints' defensive line. On the other side, Tyler Shough of New Orleans threw for 361 yards and three touchdowns, leading a relentless aerial assault that kept the Saints competitive throughout the game. Jordyn Tyson also shined in the receiving game, racking up 117 yards and contributing significantly to the Saints' scoring efforts. Defensively, Divine Deablo was a standout for the Falcons, recording two crucial interceptions that shifted momentum in the game. While New Orleans' Jonas Sanker made solid contributions with five tackles, it was the timely takeaways from Deablo that proved pivotal. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Deablo's second interception set up the Falcons for a game-sealing touchdown, allowing them to hold off the Saints in a thrilling finish.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Tyler ShoughQB332061%3613488.8
Michael Penix JrQB211362%1931268.2
Zachariah BranchWR01—000—
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bijan RobinsonHB251907.6334390
Travis Etienne JrHB1315011.5211520
Michael Penix JrQB3186.011101
Zachariah BranchWR000.0—000
Jordyn TysonWR000.0—000
Oscar DelpTE000.0—000
Bryce LanceWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jordyn TysonWR811714.6281220
Oscar DelpTE410125.3611740
Drake LondonWR37023.380370
Bryce LanceWR36220.7270300
Noah FantTE35117.0191270
Bijan RobinsonHB35016.7390240
Chris OlaveWR23618.0270300
Juwan JohnsonTE12323.010230
Jalen VirgilWR11515.090150
Jaylen WaddleWR2126.08060
Travis Etienne JrHB11111.0140110
Kendre MillerHB11111.0—1110
Zachariah BranchWR1-5-5.0—000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Daniel CarlsonK12635
Nick FolkK33452