Atlanta
Falcons
0-3
14
FINAL
49
New Orleans
Saints
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints dominated the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 49-14, showcasing their offensive firepower in this Week 4 matchup of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Saints improve their standing in the division, while the Falcons face a critical reality check as they struggle to find consistency.
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough delivered a spectacular performance, throwing for 361 yards and an impressive five touchdowns, solidifying his status as a rising star in the league. Wide receiver Chris Olave was his favorite target, racking up 155 receiving yards, making significant contributions to the Saints' scoring onslaught. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson led the Falcons' ground attack with 90 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with New Orleans' offensive explosion.
On the defensive side, the Saints made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Kool-Aid McKinstry's interception not only halted a potential Falcons drive but also set the tone for New Orleans' defensive dominance throughout the game. The Falcons struggled to contain the Saints' offensive scheme, and the turning point came early when New Orleans scored on consecutive drives, leaving Atlanta scrambling to catch up.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 18 | 15 | 83% | 361 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 17 | 6 | 35% | 134 | 1 | 3 | 44.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 5 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 9 | 78 | 8.7 | 9 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 155 | 31.0 | 72 | 4 | 69 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 17 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 10 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 39 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 11 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

