Saints at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 34, New Orleans Saints 13 · Madden 27 Next Gen LG
Final Score
Saints 13 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XP
Falcons 34 4 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPDrake Maye 334 yds passingBijan Robinson 84 yds rushingZachariah Branch 101 yds receivingPete Werner 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 165 · 545Passing yards 122 · 334Rushing yards 43 · 211Completions 9/29 · 31/40Yards per carry 6.1 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
The Atlanta Falcons secured a decisive 34-13 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 17 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff positioning. With the stakes high for both teams, the Falcons showcased their dominance, leaving the Saints looking for answers as the regular season comes to a close.
Drake Maye led the charge for Atlanta, throwing for 334 yards and a touchdown, while Bijan Robinson contributed significantly on the ground with 84 rushing yards. Zachariah Branch was the standout receiver, racking up 101 yards and providing critical plays to keep the chains moving. Together, this trio propelled the Falcons to an offensive performance that kept the Saints’ defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Falcons made their mark with a standout performance from Yasir Abdullah, who recorded a sack, and Jessie Bates III, who snagged an interception. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Bates' interception halted a potential scoring drive from New Orleans, allowing Atlanta to capitalize and extend their lead. This defensive momentum shifted the game's trajectory, paving the way for a comfortable win for the Falcons.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 9/29 | 31% | 122 | 1 | 1 | 42.6 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 31/40 | 78% | 334 | 1 | 1 | 99.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 16 | 84 | 5.3 | 28 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 19 | 78 | 4.1 | 47 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Drake MayeQB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Dalevon CampbellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 71 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 10 | 101 | 10.1 | 18 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Drake LondonWR | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 13 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dalevon CampbellWR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 7 | 54 | 7.7 | 25 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Pete WernerMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl GrandersonREDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HowdenFS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron JordanDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaiir ElamSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden EllissWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon BroughtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan BreseeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel WatsonSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob PhillipsSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir AbdullahMIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art GreenFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah BoldenSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach HarrisonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anterio ThompsonDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon HillSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 2/2 | 1 | 46 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 2/3 | 4 | 42 |