Falcons at Saints
New Orleans Saints 38, Atlanta Falcons 17 · NFL Champs Madden 27 Franchise
Final Score
Falcons 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Saints 38 4 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPAntoine Scott 304 yds passingJoe Mixon 64 yds rushingSam LaPorta 136 yds receivingChristian Izien 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 342 · 265Passing yards 304 · 174Rushing yards 38 · 91Completions 19/36 · 16/20Yards per carry 7.6 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 7d ago
In a decisive Week 9 showdown, the New Orleans Saints topped the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 38-17, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Saints capitalized on their home field advantage, showcasing a balanced attack that overwhelmed their rivals as the season approaches the final stretch.
Antoine Scott of the Falcons put on a strong performance, throwing for 304 yards and two touchdowns, while Sam LaPorta emerged as his top target with 136 receiving yards. However, Joe Mixon led the Saints' ground game with 64 rushing yards, contributing to their offensive balance and keeping the Falcons’ defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Saints made their mark with Christian Izien intercepting two passes, which proved pivotal in shifting momentum during the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Izien's second interception led to a quick touchdown drive, pushing the Saints ahead and effectively sealing the Falcons' fate. Overall, New Orleans' defense stifled Atlanta's efforts just enough to secure a comfortable victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Antoine ScottQB | 19/36 | 53% | 304 | 2 | 3 | 65.0 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 16/20 | 80% | 174 | 2 | 0 | 136.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Joe MixonHB | 12 | 64 | 5.3 | 18 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Dontayvion WicksWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Sam LaPortaTE | 9 | 136 | 15.1 | 18 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Ryan FlournoyWR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 21 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 19 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| CeeDee LambWR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 8 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Joe MixonHB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dontayvion WicksWR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Brady RussellFB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan WilliamsFS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden HicksSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate WigginsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick HallREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lance BarnettDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike GreenREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader KohouCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu BrentsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||
| Christian IzienSS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon PollardCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kamren KinchensFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi MadubuikeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Cam LittleK | 1/1 | 2 | 39 |
| Saints | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 1/1 | 5 | 21 |