Atlanta
Falcons
2-1
25
FINAL
35
New Orleans
Saints
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 4 matchup, the New Orleans Saints secured a decisive 35-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, solidifying their position in the NFC South. The win was vital for the Saints as they continue to push for playoff contention in the early stages of the season.
Tyler Shough was the star of the game, throwing for an impressive 317 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Bryce Lance also shined, racking up 151 receiving yards, becoming a key target in the passing game. Bijan Robinson led the Falcons with 78 rushing yards, but his efforts weren't enough to keep pace with the Saints' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Saints made significant contributions to the outcome, with Chase Young recording two sacks and Lorenzo Styles Jr. grabbing an interception. Jonas Sanker led the team in tackles with five, helping to contain the Falcons' attack. The turning point came when Shough connected with Lance for a touchdown that extended New Orleans' lead, giving the Saints the momentum they needed to hold off Atlanta's late-game attempts at a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 29 | 20 | 317 | 4 | 1 | 130.3 |
| Max Duggan | QB | 18 | 10 | 230 | 2 | 1 | 114.3 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 11 | 78 | 7.1 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 7 | 151 | 21.6 | 3 | 58 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 99 | 49.5 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 7 | 70 | 10.0 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Ojulari | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 37 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

