Atlanta
Falcons
0-3
41
FINAL
26
New Orleans
Saints
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons triumphed over the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 41-26, solidifying their position in the competitive NFC South. With both teams vying for playoff positioning early in the season, the stakes were high as they battled for key divisional supremacy.
Atlanta’s offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for three touchdowns and helped orchestrate a potent attack. Bijan Robinson was a standout performer, amassing 161 rushing yards and adding 124 receiving yards, proving to be a dual-threat nightmare for the Saints' defense. His ability to find the end zone and move the chains was instrumental in the Falcons’ offensive success.
Defensively, the Falcons made key plays to swing momentum in their favor. Xavier Watts led the charge with four total tackles and a sack, while Jessie Bates III contributed with an interception that stifled a potential scoring drive for the Saints. The turning point came when Bates picked off a pass late in the second quarter, allowing Atlanta to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately setting the tone for the rest of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 26 | 18 | 277 | 2 | 0 | 129.8 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 18 | 10 | 217 | 3 | 1 | 115.0 |
| Spencer Rattler | QB | 6 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 4.1 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 14 | 161 | 11.5 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 15 | 54 | 3.6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Spencer Rattler | QB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 7 | 15 | 2.1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 124 | 62.0 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 4 | 98 | 24.5 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 7 | 70 | 10.0 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Watts | SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 33 |

