Atlanta
Falcons
0-3
28
FINAL
47
New Orleans
Saints
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-stakes matchup in Week 4 of the 2026 season, the New Orleans Saints outlasted the Atlanta Falcons with a commanding final score of 47-28. Both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the season, but the Saints proved too strong on their home turf.
Despite the loss, Falcons quarterback Joe Burrow put on a show, throwing for 385 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Omarion Hampton added 111 rushing yards. Wide receiver Antonio Williams also showcased his skills, racking up 134 receiving yards. However, it was the Saints' relentless offense that ultimately secured their victory.
New Orleans' defense made critical plays that shifted the momentum of the game, particularly Romello Height's standout performance with three sacks. Isaiah Rodgers Sr. led the team in tackles, totaling five, while Jessie Bates III snagged an interception that halted a Falcons drive. The Saints' ability to pressure Burrow and force key turnovers was pivotal in their decisive win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 36 | 23 | 385 | 3 | 3 | 92.9 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 11 | 5 | 124 | 1 | 0 | 117.2 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 21 | 111 | 5.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 15 | 107 | 7.1 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 8 | 25 | 3.1 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Williams | WR | 5 | 134 | 26.8 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 5 | 117 | 23.4 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romello Height | LEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JD Bertrand | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 40 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

