Atlanta
Falcons
1-1
13
FINAL
28
New Orleans
Saints
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Atlanta Falcons 28-13, solidifying their position in the early 2026 season. With playoff aspirations on the line, the Saints showcased their offensive prowess while the Falcons struggled to keep pace.
Leading the charge for New Orleans was quarterback Joe Milton, who threw for 191 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise under pressure. Running back Travis Etienne Jr. also had a standout performance, racking up 141 rushing yards, while wide receiver Bryce Lance contributed significantly with 131 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target for Milton throughout the game.
Defensively, Chase Young was a force for the Saints, tallying five total tackles and matching that with five sacks, effectively disrupting the Falcons' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Young's relentless pressure led to a crucial turnover on downs, allowing the Saints to extend their lead and control the game. The Falcons were unable to recover from that momentum shift, ultimately sealing their fate in this divisional clash.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 24 | 13 | 54% | 191 | 3 | 2 | 85.2 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 18 | 9 | 50% | 114 | 1 | 1 | 65.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 9 | 141 | 15.7 | 11 | 1 | 89 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 11 | 32 | 2.9 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 7 | 131 | 18.7 | 16 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dalevon Campbell | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Young | LEDG | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Hill | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm DeWalt IV | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Anterio Thompson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 43 |

