Falcons at Saints
Atlanta Falcons 37, New Orleans Saints 10 · School Of Finesse 🏈 ( MADDEN 27 )
Final Score
Falcons 37 4 TD · 3 FG · 4 XP
Saints 10 1 TD · 1 FG · 1 XPSteve Young 272 yds passingEric Dickerson 96 yds rushingNyziah Hunter 101 yds receivingDezz Ricks 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 439 · 304Passing yards 272 · 224Rushing yards 167 · 80Completions 24/34 · 19/43Yards per carry 5.4 · 4.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2h ago
In a decisive Week 3 matchup of the 2029 season, the Atlanta Falcons topped the New Orleans Saints with a commanding 37-10 victory. The win solidifies the Falcons' position as a formidable contender in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Quarterback Steve Young led the charge for Atlanta, throwing for 272 yards and two touchdowns, while Eric Dickerson added a strong ground game with 96 rushing yards. Nyziah Hunter shined in the receiving corps, racking up 101 yards and proving to be a crucial target for Young throughout the game.
On the defensive side, Dezz Ricks was a standout performer, contributing eight total tackles and an interception that shifted momentum in Atlanta's favor. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when Ricks picked off a pass and set up a scoring drive for the Falcons, effectively putting the Saints on their heels and allowing Atlanta to dominate the second half.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | ||||||
| Steve YoungQB | 24/34 | 71% | 272 | 2 | 1 | 101.5 |
Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 19/43 | 44% | 224 | 1 | 1 | 58.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||||||
| Eric DickersonHB | 16 | 96 | 6.0 | 44 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 12 | 63 | 5.3 | 22 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Nic AndersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter ClarkeTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Saints | |||||||
| Ahmad HardyHB | 14 | 55 | 3.9 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||||||
| Nyziah HunterWR | 8 | 101 | 12.6 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 14 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Peter ClarkeTE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Nic AndersonWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Saints | |||||||
| Jordyn TysonWR | 9 | 91 | 10.1 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 68 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Ahmad HardyHB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mason TaylorTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||||
| Dezz RicksCB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braylon ShelbyLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius SmithLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr.WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan LewisDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles WoodsonCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Saints | |||||
| Jonas SankerSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelley JonesFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier AtkinsWILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adepoju AdebaworeREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngston Villiamu-AsaMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon JonesSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins IIICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins JrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Solomon ThomasREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||
| David OlanoK | 3/4 | 4 | 56 |
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Saints | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 1/1 | 1 | 40 |
