Drew Brees' TD run in OT lifts Saints past Falcons 43-37
Drew Brees' 1-yard run capped an 80-yard touchdown drive to open overtime that lifted the New Orleans Saints to a 43-37 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
National Football League
FINAL
New Orleans Saints
43
Atlanta Falcons
37
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | 7 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 43 |
| ATL | 7 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 37 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Cleveland Browns | W 23-22 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | L 10-16 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ New York Giants | W 34-27 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Minnesota Vikings | L 13-23 | NFL |
| 10/5/26 | vs Atlanta Falcons | L 24-45 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:55 43-37
Drew Brees 1 Yd Run
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Touchdown 1:15 37-37
Drew Brees 7 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 6:58 30-37
Mohamed Sanu 5 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Ryan Pass to Mohamed Sanu for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 9:59 30-29
Zach Line 1 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 14:11 23-29
Tevin Coleman 5 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Ryan Pass to Austin Hooper for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 6:07 23-21
Cameron Meredith 11 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 12:00 16-21
Calvin Ridley 9 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant Kick)
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Field Goal 0:06 16-14
Wil Lutz 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:12 13-14
Calvin Ridley 75 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant Kick)
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Field Goal 3:06 13-7
Wil Lutz 21 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:37 10-7
Wil Lutz 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:45 7-7
Calvin Ridley 18 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant Kick)
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Touchdown 11:45 7-0
Ted Ginn Jr. 4 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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NO 2:55
15 plays, 80 yards, 7:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:55 43-37
Drew Brees 1 Yd Run
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NO
1 play, -1 yard, 0:16 · End of Half
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ATL 0:16
5 plays, 18 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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NO 1:15
11 plays, 81 yards, 5:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:15 37-37
Drew Brees 7 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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ATL 6:58
5 plays, 75 yards, 3:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:58 30-37
Mohamed Sanu 5 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Ryan Pass to Mohamed Sanu for Two-Point Conversion)
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NO 9:59
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:59 30-29
Zach Line 1 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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ATL 14:11
12 plays, 82 yards, 6:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:11 23-29
Tevin Coleman 5 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Ryan Pass to Austin Hooper for Two-Point Conversion)
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NO 6:07
4 plays, 16 yards, 2:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:07 23-21
Cameron Meredith 11 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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ATL 8:36
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:24 · Blocked Punt
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NO 10:00
4 plays, 0 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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ATL 12:00
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:00 16-21
Calvin Ridley 9 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant Kick)
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ATL
1 play, -1 yard, 0:06 · End of Half
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NO 0:06
3 plays, 31 yards, 0:34 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:06 16-14
Wil Lutz 45 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 0:40
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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NO 1:36
4 plays, 16 yards, 0:36 · Punt
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ATL 2:12
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:12 13-14
Calvin Ridley 75 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant Kick)
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NO 3:06
8 plays, 70 yards, 4:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:06 13-7
Wil Lutz 21 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 7:52
4 plays, 18 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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NO 9:37
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:21 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:37 10-7
Wil Lutz 49 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 11:58
4 plays, 8 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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NO 14:48
7 plays, 31 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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ATL 2:45
12 plays, 81 yards, 6:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:45 7-7
Calvin Ridley 18 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant Kick)
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NO 8:51
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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ATL 10:22
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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NO 11:45
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:45 7-0
Ted Ginn Jr. 4 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
NO
ATL
32
1st Downs
24
19
Passing 1st downs
19
11
Rushing 1st downs
1
2
1st downs from penalties
4
7-14
3rd down efficiency
4-11
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
77
Total Plays
60
534
Total Yards
407
6.9
Yards per Play
6.8
13
Total Drives
12
391
Passing
359
39/49
Comp/Att
26/35
7.8
Yards per pass
9.4
0
Interceptions thrown
0
1-5
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-15
143
Rushing
48
27
Rushing Attempts
22
5.3
Yards per rush
2.2
5-6
Red Zone (Made-Att)
4-4
11-120
Penalties
5-54
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
37:45
Possession
29:20
Highlights
Injuries
Atlanta Falcons
- Divine Deablo Doubtful
- Zachariah Branch Out
- Josh Woods Questionable
- James Pearce Jr. Questionable
- Gervon Dexter Sr. Questionable
New Orleans Saints
- Erik McCoy Out
- Christen Miller Out
- Taliese Fuaga Out
- Martin Emerson Jr. Questionable
- CJ Donaldson Out
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