Atlanta
Falcons
1-2
36
FINAL
14
New Orleans
Saints
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Atlanta Falcons cruised to a decisive 36-14 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 4 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a formidable contender in the league. With this win, the Falcons showcased their dominance in a crucial divisional matchup, further complicating the Saints' quest for playoff positioning.
Drake London was the standout performer for Atlanta, racking up an impressive 122 receiving yards, while quarterback Tyler Shough of the Saints led the passing game with 255 yards and two touchdowns. Bijan Robinson contributed effectively on the ground, adding 46 rushing yards to the Falcons' offensive efforts, ensuring a balanced attack throughout the game.
Defensively, the Falcons were relentless, with James Pearce Jr. recording two sacks that disrupted the Saints' rhythm, and DeMarcco Hellams adding an interception to the mix. The turning point came in the second quarter when Atlanta's defense forced a turnover, allowing them to capitalize with a quick touchdown that shifted the momentum squarely in their favor. As the game progressed, the Saints struggled to recover, ultimately succumbing to the Falcons' pressure on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 20 | 13 | 65% | 255 | 2 | 3 | 102.0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 248 | 1 | 0 | 108.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 14 | 46 | 3.3 | 16 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 122 | 30.5 | 70 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 101 | 50.5 | 61 | 0 | 61 | 1 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 77 | 77.0 | 59 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 57 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 30 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcco Hellams | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 37 |

