Atlanta
Falcons
1-2
17
FINAL
7
New Orleans
Saints
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Atlanta Falcons topped the New Orleans Saints 17-7 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for critical early-season momentum, the Falcons emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the chase for playoff contention.
Cade Klubnik led the charge for Atlanta, throwing for a touchdown while managing the game effectively. Bijan Robinson was a key contributor on the ground, racking up 75 rushing yards and keeping the Saints' defense on their heels. For New Orleans, Tyler Shough put up respectable numbers with 176 passing yards, but the offense struggled to find the end zone consistently.
Defensively, the Falcons made their mark with a dominant performance, highlighted by James Pearce Jr.'s three sacks, which disrupted the Saints' offensive flow. A.J. Terrell Jr. clinched the game with an interception that shifted the momentum in favor of Atlanta, showcasing the Falcons' ability to capitalize on critical moments. Ultimately, it was a combination of timely defensive plays and efficient offense that secured Atlanta's hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 13 | 11 | 85% | 176 | 1 | 1 | 112.3 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 11 | 11 | 100% | 160 | 1 | 0 | 149.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 19 | 75 | 3.9 | 25 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 21 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 50 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 40 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 29 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 33 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

