Atlanta
Falcons
0-3
35
FINAL
68
New Orleans
Saints
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the New Orleans Saints triumphed over the Atlanta Falcons with a commanding score of 68-35 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to solidify their positions in the competitive NFC South, but it was the Saints who showcased their offensive firepower.
Tyler Shough was nothing short of spectacular for New Orleans, throwing for an impressive 487 yards and seven touchdown passes, carving up the Falcons' secondary with precision. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson put forth a stellar performance for Atlanta, racking up 175 rushing yards and adding 140 receiving yards, proving to be a dual-threat weapon. Despite his efforts, the Falcons struggled to keep pace with their rivals.
Defensively, the Saints made key plays to stifle Atlanta's momentum, led by Pete Werner's five tackles and Christen Miller's sack that helped disrupt the Falcons' rhythm. The turning point of the game came when Shough connected for a quick touchdown strike in the second quarter, extending New Orleans' lead and forcing Atlanta to play catch-up for the rest of the contest. The Saints' defense held firm, allowing them to secure a dominant victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 43 | 30 | 487 | 7 | 1 | 137.3 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 23 | 14 | 265 | 2 | 3 | 90.2 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 11 | 175 | 15.9 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 12 | 55 | 4.6 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 7 | 140 | 20.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 5 | 113 | 22.6 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 9 | 102 | 11.3 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Charlie Woerner | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DeMarcco Hellams | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylan Ford | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

