New Orleans
Saints
1-0
31
FINAL
28
Atlanta
Falcons
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 14h ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2028 season, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons by a score of 31-28. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the season, the stakes were high, and the rivalry lived up to its billing as a nail-biter right to the final whistle. New Orleans quarterback DJ Lagway showcased his skills, throwing for 225 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Saints’ offense effectively throughout the game. Meanwhile, wide receiver Jordyn Tyson was a reliable target, racking up 94 receiving yards, helping to keep New Orleans in the lead. On the other side, Bijan Robinson of the Falcons had a standout performance with 134 rushing yards, providing a strong ground game that kept Atlanta competitive. Defensively, the Saints were anchored by Drue Tranquill, who tallied an impressive 13 total tackles, showcasing his ability to disrupt plays and limit Atlanta's scoring opportunities. The turning point of the game came late in the fourth quarter when the Saints' defense managed to hold off a late Falcons push, preserving their slim lead and sealing the victory. Jalon Walker's 1.5 sacks for Atlanta were not enough to flip the momentum, as New Orleans ultimately held firm in a tightly contested battle.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
DJ LagwayQB352469%22520105.0
Joe MiltonQB352160%2121086.8
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bijan RobinsonHB191347.1531240
Keaton MitchellHB151328.8710350
Joe MiltonQB4348.5191240
Trey BensonHB6264.350100
Travis Etienne JrHB9192.1—150
Zachariah BranchWR111.0—110
DJ LagwayQB111.0—010
Luke ReynoldsTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jordyn TysonWR89411.8161241
Zachariah BranchWR66911.5130290
Troy FranklinWR55010.0130170
Luke ReynoldsTE5499.8181120
Jalin HyattWR5397.820150
Omar Cooper JrWR23618.060240
Kyle Pitts SrTE4348.5210140
Benjamin BrahmerTE22010.090120
Drake LondonWR11414.041141
Moliki MatavaoTE3124.07080
Ted Hurst IIIWR11111.030110
Barion BrownWR177.04070
Travis Etienne JrHB122.04020
Trey BensonHB100.02000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Spencer ShraderK33255
Lucas CarneiroK0040