- Q1 13:34TDATLBijan Robinson 59 Yd Rush (Nick Folk Kick)7–0
- Q1 0:48TDATLBijan Robinson 4 Yd Rush (Nick Folk Kick)14–0
- Q2 14:57TDNOAlvin Kamara 3 Yd Rush (Daniel Carlson Kick)14–7
- Q2 8:59TDATLBrian Robinson Jr. 4 Yd Rush (Nick Folk Kick)21–7
- Q2 3:07FGATLNick Folk 29 Yd Field Goal24–7
- Q3 7:38FGNODaniel Carlson 27 Yd Field Goal24–10
- Q3 2:11TDATLBrian Robinson Jr. 8 Yd Rush (Nick Folk Kick)31–10
- Q4 13:00TDNOAlvin Kamara 5 Yd Rush (Daniel Carlson Kick)31–17
- Q4 9:50TDATLJahan Dotson 31 Yd pass from Michael Penix Jr. (Nick Folk Kick)38–17
- Q4 6:52TDATLBrian Robinson Jr. 11 Yd Rush (Nick Folk Kick)45–17
- Q4 1:13TDNODevaughn Vele 3 Yd pass from Tyler Shough (Daniel Carlson Kick)45–24
Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints — 2026-10-05 Game Analysis
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ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | Atlanta Falcons | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 24 | 22 |
| Total yards | 420 | 320 |
| Net passing yards | 215 | 270 |
| Rushing yards | 205 | 50 |
| Yards per play | 7.5 | 4.6 |
| Third-down conversions | 4-8 | 6-15 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| Red-zone conversions | 4-5 | 3-4 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Penalties–yards | 8-70 | 8-49 |
| Time of possession | 30:45 | 29:15 |
Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints — NFL Game Analysis
Atlanta Falcons defeated New Orleans Saints 45–24, a 21-point margin. Atlanta Falcons led in total offense, 420 to 320. Atlanta Falcons led in rushing yards, 205 to 50. Atlanta Falcons committed fewer turnovers, 0 to 1. Atlanta Falcons converted 4 of 8 third downs; New Orleans Saints converted 6 of 15.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Atlanta Falcons
Passing
- #9Michael Penix Jr.
Rushing
- #7Bijan Robinson
- #15Brian Robinson Jr.
- #9Michael Penix Jr.
Receiving
- #5Drake London
- #4Jahan Dotson
- #8Kyle Pitts Sr.
- #17Zachariah Branch
- #81Austin Hooper
- #15Brian Robinson Jr.
- #7Bijan Robinson
- #14Olamide Zaccheaus
- #89Charlie Woerner
Defense
- #26C.J. Henderson
- #56Harold Perkins Jr.
- #31Xavier Watts
- #99Cameron Thomas
- #21Mike Hughes
- #53Kendal Daniels
- #0Divine Deablo
- #19Chris Blair
- #42Josh Woods
- #33Billy Bowman Jr.
- #29Sydney Brown
- #54Brandon Dorlus
- #23DeMarcco Hellams
- #95Gervon Dexter Sr.
- #52Samson Ebukam
- #94LaCale London
- #96Zach Harrison
- #34Jammie Robinson
- #92Maason Smith
- #28Mike Ford Jr.
- #3Jessie Bates III
- #89Charlie Woerner
- #22Yasir Abdullah
New Orleans Saints
Passing
- #6Tyler Shough
Rushing
- #41Alvin Kamara
- #43CJ Donaldson
- #5Kendre Miller
- #6Tyler Shough
- #19Barion Brown
Receiving
- #12Chris Olave
- #83Juwan Johnson
- #14Devaughn Vele
- #41Alvin Kamara
- #5Kendre Miller
- #18Bryce Lance
- #43CJ Donaldson
- #82Treyton Welch
Defense
- #23Julian Blackmon
- #98Tyree Wilson
- #7Jonas Sanker
- #28Danny Stutsman
- #21Justin Reid
- #99Chase Young
- #29Quincy Riley
- #20Pete Werner
- #40Fadil Diggs
- #97Khristian Boyd
- #93Nathan Shepherd
- #1Kool-Aid McKinstry
- #94Cameron Jordan
- #50Colby Wooden
- #44Isaiah Stalbird
- #4Oscar Delp
- #92Davon Godchaux
- #95John Ridgeway III
- #38Jayden Price
- #91Vernon Broughton
- #43CJ Donaldson