Atlanta
Falcons
5-3
57
FINAL
62
New Orleans
Saints
8-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown in Week 10 of the 2028 season, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons by a score of 62-57, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The stakes were high as both teams sought to improve their standing in a competitive NFC South. This contest delivered a rollercoaster of emotions, with neither team willing to back down.
LaNorris Sellers put on a spectacular performance for the Falcons, throwing for an impressive 596 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Meanwhile, Raleek Brown of the Saints made a significant impact on the ground, racking up 311 rushing yards, a performance that proved crucial in keeping the Saints ahead. Brock Bowers also dazzled for Atlanta with 210 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the victory.
Defensively, the Saints made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Mansoor Delane led with seven total tackles, while Will Anderson Jr. added a crucial sack, putting pressure on the Falcons' offense at pivotal moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Kamari Lassiter intercepted a pass from Sellers, sealing the victory for New Orleans and allowing them to hold off a furious late-game rally from Atlanta.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 40 | 25 | 63% | 596 | 5 | 2 | 124.9 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 19 | 13 | 68% | 255 | 3 | 2 | 111.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleek Brown | HB | 21 | 311 | 14.8 | 31 | 5 | 65 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 11 | 45 | 4.1 | 12 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | TE | 9 | 210 | 23.3 | 54 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-William | WR | 7 | 202 | 28.9 | 40 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 3 | 127 | 42.3 | 24 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Kaliq Lockett | WR | 2 | 82 | 41.0 | 8 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 34 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 36 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Caleb Odom | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 25 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Fitzgerald | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Peal | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Sapp | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 39 |

