Atlanta
Falcons
0-2
24
FINAL
25
New Orleans
Saints
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 16d ago
In a thrilling Week 10 matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 25-24, tightening the race for playoff positioning in the 2027 season. Both teams showcased their talents, but it was the Saints who emerged victorious in this hard-fought contest. Tyler Shough led the Saints with an impressive performance, throwing for 306 yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. powered the ground game with 119 rushing yards. On the other side, Jordan Love delivered a strong outing for the Falcons, connecting for three touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Chris Olave also shone for New Orleans, racking up 150 receiving yards to help keep the chains moving. Defensively, the Saints stepped up when it mattered most, with DeForest Buckner making a significant impact by recording three sacks. However, it was the Falcons' Xavier Watts who stood out with two interceptions and five total tackles. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Buckner's relentless pressure forced a crucial turnover, allowing New Orleans to seal the victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Tyler ShoughQB331958%3061459.2
Jordan LoveQB381950%2933462.6
Puka NacuaWR01—000—
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Travis Etienne JrHB171197.0212431
Bijan RobinsonHB8243.0140100
Tyler ShoughQB22110.510190
Jordan LoveQB372.33061
Joe ShieldsHB000.0—000
Puka NacuaWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Chris OlaveWR715021.4270430
Zachariah BranchWR513527.0422650
Puka NacuaWR49223.0220500
Jahan DotsonWR68213.7100360
Bryce LanceWR33913.0100270
Kyle Pitts SrTE23618.090310
Bijan RobinsonHB5275.4101110
Joe ShieldsHB11717.0190170
Devaughn VeleWR11313.021130
Drake LondonWR11313.0—0130
Travis Etienne JrHB3-5-1.78010
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Nick FolkK11323
Charlie SmythK12235