Atlanta
Falcons
2-1
23
FINAL
28
New Orleans
Saints
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 28-23, securing a crucial victory in the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game with high hopes, but it was the Saints who emerged victorious, continuing their push for playoff contention.
Tyler Shough delivered an impressive performance for New Orleans, throwing for 294 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Chris Olave was a standout target, racking up 129 receiving yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. contributed significantly on the ground with 76 rushing yards, effectively keeping the Falcons' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Saints made their mark with a number of key plays, highlighted by Martin Emerson Jr.'s eight total tackles and Julian Blackmon's critical interception that shifted momentum in the second half. The turning point came late in the game when Shough's fourth touchdown pass put the Saints ahead, forcing the Falcons to play catch-up and ultimately sealing the victory for New Orleans.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 45 | 25 | 294 | 4 | 1 | 95.9 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 45 | 27 | 237 | 2 | 2 | 70.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 18 | 76 | 4.2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 15 | 67 | 4.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 9 | 129 | 14.3 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 8 | 115 | 14.4 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Ford Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samson Ebukam | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maason Smith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 56 |

