Saints at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 45, New Orleans Saints 28 · OGPN Leagues
Final Score
Saints 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Falcons 45 5 TD · 1 FG · 6 XPC.J. Stroud 285 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 136 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 94 yds receivingDevon Witherspoon 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 293 · 360Passing yards 157 · 261Rushing yards 136 · 99Completions 13/32 · 22/34Yards per carry 8.0 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 8d ago
In a high-stakes matchup, the Atlanta Falcons topped the New Orleans Saints 45-28 in Week 5 of the 2027 season. The victory keeps Atlanta firmly in the playoff hunt, while the Saints will need to regroup after falling short on the road.
C.J. Stroud led the charge for Atlanta with an impressive 285 passing yards, showcasing his ability to command the field. On the other side, Dak Prescott threw for three touchdowns, demonstrating his knack for finding the end zone despite the loss. Christian McCaffrey shined on the ground for New Orleans, racking up 136 rushing yards, while Justin Jefferson added 94 receiving yards, providing key offensive support.
Defensively, the Falcons made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Devon Witherspoon's two interceptions were pivotal, stifling New Orleans' offensive drives and contributing to Atlanta's commanding lead. Javon Bullard's five total tackles also played a significant role in keeping the Saints' ground game in check, allowing the Falcons to maintain control and secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 13/32 | 41% | 164 | 3 | 2 | 62.4 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 22/34 | 65% | 285 | 2 | 0 | 110.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 17 | 136 | 8.0 | 34 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Makai LemonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ VonnahmeTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 19 | 82 | 4.3 | 53 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cayden LeeWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 7 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Malachi FieldsWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Makai LemonWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| DJ VonnahmeTE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 62 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 16 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 34 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Nick MarshWR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wit WeeksMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ BoldenFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BarrettDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady JarrettDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex WrightLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Devon WitherspoonCB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Javon BullardSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon HumphreyCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khaleke HudsonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ellis Robinson IVCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/1 | 4 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/2 | 6 | 30 |
| Michael DicksonP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |