Falcons at Saints
Atlanta Falcons 23, New Orleans Saints 5 · THE Madden League
Final Score
Falcons 23 2 TD · 3 FG · 2 XP
Saints 5 0 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJaxson Dart 158 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 81 yds rushingDeMario Douglas 60 yds receivingJosiah Trotter 11 tkl defenseTotal yards 345 · 181Passing yards 158 · 130Rushing yards 187 · 51Completions 13/28 · 15/40Yards per carry 4.5 · 2.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 7d ago
The Atlanta Falcons secured a decisive 23-5 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 18 of the 2028 season, clinching a crucial win as they head into the playoffs. With this performance, the Falcons solidified their postseason positioning and delivered a statement win against their division rivals.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for Atlanta, throwing for 158 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to manage the game effectively. Jahmyr Gibbs was a force on the ground, racking up 81 rushing yards, while DeMario Douglas made an impact in the passing game with 60 receiving yards. Together, this trio propelled the Falcons' offense to a commanding performance.
Defensively, the Falcons were dominant, with Josiah Trotter leading the way with 11 total tackles, ensuring that the Saints struggled to find rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second half when Atlanta's defense stifled a potential scoring drive, allowing the Falcons to maintain their lead comfortably. Although the Saints managed to record some defensive stats, including 1.5 sacks from Ty Okada and an interception by Brian Branch, they were ultimately unable to capitalize on them, sealing their fate in this lopsided affair.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 13/28 | 46% | 158 | 1 | 1 | 61.3 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Jordan BakerQB | 15/40 | 38% | 130 | 0 | 2 | 26.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 20 | 81 | 4.0 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Denzel HeywardHB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 17 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matthew HibnerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Tank BigsbyHB | 15 | 42 | 2.8 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan BakerQB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mateo EspinosaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 12 | 54 | 4.5 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tanner KoziolFB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| DeMario DouglasWR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Matthew HibnerTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Mateo EspinosaTE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 2 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Chimere DikeWR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 8 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Miguel MartinezSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy IIDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole RushingCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick CastroWILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thad HolleyDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||
| Brian BranchSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre SweatDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jihaad CampbellMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty OkadaFS | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan WilliamsFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Klay BergerWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick HallREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 3/3 | 2 | 51 |
| Other | |||
| Jason MyersP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 0 | 46 |