Atlanta
Falcons
2-1
63
FINAL
17
New Orleans
Saints
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Atlanta Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 63-17 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Falcons solidified their position as a powerhouse in the league, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess against a struggling Saints squad.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for 302 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating exceptional command of the field. Running back Bijan Robinson was a force on the ground, racking up 164 rushing yards and consistently breaking through the Saints' defense. Tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. also made his mark with 100 receiving yards, contributing significantly to the Falcons' explosive offensive display.
Defensively, the Falcons were relentless, with James Pearce Jr. recording two sacks and Christian Harris snagging an interception, helping to neutralize the Saints' offensive efforts. The turning point came early in the second quarter, when a key interception shifted momentum firmly in Atlanta's favor, allowing them to seize control of the game and never look back. The Falcons' ability to dominate both sides of the ball was evident, solidifying their status as a contender this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 29 | 19 | 66% | 302 | 5 | 1 | 125.2 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 17 | 8 | 47% | 128 | 2 | 3 | 72.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 19 | 164 | 8.6 | 35 | 3 | 59 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 8 | 45 | 5.6 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 5 | 100 | 20.0 | 56 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 24 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 33 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 8 | 65 | 8.1 | 42 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Charlie Woerner | TE | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 25 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 26 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius Smith | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcco Hellams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samson Ebukam | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |

