Atlanta
Falcons
2-1
56
FINAL
27
New Orleans
Saints
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Atlanta Falcons toppled the New Orleans Saints 56-27 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish their dominance in the division, the Falcons delivered a commanding performance that left no doubt about their intentions this season.
On the offensive side, Bijan Robinson was the star of the night, rushing for an impressive 194 yards and contributing significantly to the Falcons' scoring. Tyler Shough of the Saints had a notable outing as well, throwing for 275 yards and four touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Atlanta's explosive offense. Jordyn Tyson also shined for New Orleans, racking up 110 receiving yards in a losing effort.
Defensively, Jalon Walker was a standout for the Falcons, registering three tackles and matching that with three sacks, putting constant pressure on the Saints' quarterback. The game turned decisively in Atlanta's favor when A.J. Terrell Jr. intercepted a pass, halting a potential scoring drive for New Orleans and shifting momentum firmly to the Falcons. Atlanta's defense effectively contained the Saints' efforts, allowing them to maintain control throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 23 | 11 | 48% | 275 | 4 | 2 | 95.1 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 9 | 6 | 67% | 175 | 3 | 0 | 149.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 8 | 194 | 24.3 | 31 | 4 | 69 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 110 | 55.0 | 10 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | — | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 11 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 40 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD Bertrand | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

