Saints at Falcons
New Orleans Saints 51, Atlanta Falcons 29 · Shake and Bake Vol 2
Final Score
Saints 51 7 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Falcons 29 4 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPTyler Shough 408 yds passingDe'Von Achane 126 yds rushingChris Olave 185 yds receivingDanny Stutsman 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 398 · 277Passing yards 394 · 151Rushing yards 4 · 126Completions 23/35 · 12/23Yards per carry 1.3 · 8.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 23d ago
In a high-octane showdown, the New Orleans Saints defeated the Atlanta Falcons 51-29 in Week 17 of the 2026 season. With playoff positioning on the line, the Saints delivered a commanding performance that solidified their standing as one of the league’s top contenders.
Tyler Shough was the star of the night for New Orleans, throwing for an impressive 408 yards and seven touchdowns, showcasing a masterful command of the offense. Chris Olave was his favorite target, racking up 185 receiving yards and finding the end zone multiple times. Meanwhile, De'Von Achane shined for Atlanta, rushing for 126 yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Saints’ offensive explosion.
Defensively, New Orleans made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Josh Sweat recorded two sacks, consistently pressuring the Falcons’ quarterback, while Danny Stutsman anchored the defense with five total tackles. The game's turning point came early in the second half when Shough connected with Olave for a quick touchdown, extending the lead to 24 points and leaving Atlanta in a deep hole they couldn't escape.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 23/35 | 66% | 408 | 7 | 2 | 121.1 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Daniel JonesQB | 11/23 | 48% | 191 | 2 | 1 | 87.4 |
| Zay FlowersWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason TiptonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 14 | 126 | 9.0 | 19 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 8 | 185 | 23.1 | 87 | 3 | 44 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 51 | 2 | 40 | 1 |
| Mason TiptonWR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Jahan DotsonWR | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 32 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 52 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Zay FlowersWR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 10 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin ReidFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden EllissWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah StalbirdWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan BreseeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron JordanREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon ThibodeauxWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh WoodsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 1/1 | 2 | 50 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |