New Orleans
Saints
6-7
34
FINAL
10
Atlanta
Falcons
7-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 15 matchup, the New Orleans Saints defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-10, solidifying their playoff hopes as the season winds down. The Saints showcased their offensive prowess, while the Falcons struggled to keep pace, ultimately leading to a lopsided scoreline.
Tyler Shough led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for an impressive 290 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating his command of the offense. Ahmad Hardy contributed significantly on the ground with 90 rushing yards, while Jordyn Tyson emerged as a key target, racking up 120 receiving yards. Together, they formed a formidable trio that kept the Falcons' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Saints were equally impressive, with Adepoju Adebawore recording a sack that disrupted Atlanta's rhythm, and Decamerion Richardson snagging an interception to shift momentum. The game's turning point came early in the second half when Richardson's pick set up a touchdown drive, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Falcons. Overall, New Orleans' balanced attack and tenacious defense proved too much for Atlanta to handle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 290 | 2 | 0 | 137.0 |
| Will Levis | QB | 21 | 8 | 38% | 132 | 1 | 2 | 36.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 9 | 90 | 10.0 | 10 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 13 | 44 | 3.4 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Will Levis | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 6 | 120 | 20.0 | 22 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 23 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Nyziah Hunter | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 27 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 6 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Atkins | WILL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adepoju Adebawore | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dezz Ricks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelley Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Solomon Thomas | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Za'Darius Smith | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jaylon Jones | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christen Miller | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 50 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 43 |

