Atlanta
Falcons
2-1
52
FINAL
35
New Orleans
Saints
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Atlanta Falcons topped the New Orleans Saints 52-35 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish early dominance in the division, the Falcons emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and resilience throughout the game.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was quarterback Joe Milton, who threw for an impressive 371 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and poise in the pocket. Complementing his efforts, Bijan Robinson added 91 rushing yards, while Zachariah Branch was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 208 yards and a touchdown that electrified the crowd.
On the defensive side, the Saints struggled to contain the Falcons' explosive offense, but did see some standout performances. Lorenzo Styles Jr. led New Orleans with four total tackles, while Cameron Jordan made his presence felt with two sacks. The turning point came in the third quarter when Atlanta's offense scored back-to-back touchdowns, pushing their lead to an insurmountable margin, ultimately sealing the game despite a late surge from the Saints.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 371 | 4 | 3 | 109.7 |
| Will Levis | QB | 27 | 12 | 44% | 293 | 3 | 3 | 81.7 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 13 | 91 | 7.0 | 17 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 10 | 48 | 4.8 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Will Levis | QB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 5 | 208 | 41.6 | 44 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 12 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 20 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 20 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 12 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samson Ebukam | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 33 |

