Atlanta
Falcons
3-0
51
FINAL
17
New Orleans
Saints
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Atlanta Falcons topped the New Orleans Saints 51-17 in their Week 4 matchup of the 2026 season. The win solidifies the Falcons' position as a formidable force in the league, while the Saints are left searching for answers as they struggle to find consistency.
Offensively, the Falcons were powered by Bijan Robinson, who rushed for 94 yards, providing a steady ground game that complemented their aerial attack. Despite the loss, Saints quarterback Tyler Shough stood out, throwing for 247 yards and two touchdowns, while Jordyn Tyson showcased his receiving skills with 136 yards, keeping the game competitive early on.
Defensively, the Falcons made crucial plays that shifted the momentum. James Pearce Jr. recorded two sacks, applying relentless pressure on Shough, while A.J. Terrell Jr. secured an interception that halted a promising Saints drive. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Falcons capitalized on a turnover, scoring quickly to extend their lead, and effectively putting the game out of reach for New Orleans.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 35 | 18 | 51% | 247 | 2 | 1 | 81.4 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 38 | 18 | 47% | 208 | 2 | 0 | 81.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 15 | 94 | 6.3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 17 | 60 | 3.5 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 13 | 56 | 4.3 | 20 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trey Sermon | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 7 | 136 | 19.4 | 67 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 3 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Woods | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Henderson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcco Hellams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 44 |
| Nick Folk | K | 3 | 3 | 6 | 45 |

