Falcons stun first-place Saints, 26-9
Matt Ryan passed for two touchdowns and the Atlanta Falcons ended their six-game slide with a 26-9 victory over the Saints on Sunday that stopped New Orleans' six-game winning streak.
National Football League
FINAL
Atlanta Falcons
26
New Orleans Saints
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 3 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 26 |
| NO | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
Caesars Superdome · 73,283 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | L 17-34 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 0-16 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs San Francisco 49ers | W 29-20 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Chicago Bears | L 23-31 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Baltimore Ravens | L 23-30 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:32 26-9
Younghoe Koo 30 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:27 23-9
Younghoe Koo 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:53 20-9
Brian Hill 10 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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Field Goal 6:05 13-9
Wil Lutz 28 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 13-6
Wil Lutz 47 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:31 13-3
Younghoe Koo 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:09 10-3
Austin Hooper 8 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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Field Goal 4:09 3-3
Wil Lutz 29 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:27 3-0
Younghoe Koo 37 Yd Field Goal
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NO
12 plays, 77 yards, 2:32 · Downs
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ATL 2:32
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:32 26-9
Younghoe Koo 30 Yd Field Goal
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NO 3:33
4 plays, 8 yards, 0:32 · Downs
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ATL 4:05
2 plays, -8 yards, 1:22 · Interception
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NO 5:27
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:00 · Downs
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ATL 7:27
11 plays, 37 yards, 5:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:27 23-9
Younghoe Koo 48 Yd Field Goal
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NO 12:31
3 plays, -9 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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ATL 14:53
13 plays, 75 yards, 6:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:53 20-9
Brian Hill 10 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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NO 6:05
9 plays, 28 yards, 3:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:05 13-9
Wil Lutz 28 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 9:24
6 plays, 7 yards, 2:47 · Punt
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NO 12:11
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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NO
9 plays, 46 yards, 1:31 · Field Goal
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ATL 1:31
8 plays, 65 yards, 1:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 13-6
Wil Lutz 47 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:31 13-3
Younghoe Koo 36 Yd Field Goal
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NO 2:48
6 plays, 22 yards, 3:59 · Punt
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ATL 6:47
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:30 · Punt
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NO 9:17
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:52 · Punt
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ATL 11:09
17 plays, 75 yards, 8:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:09 10-3
Austin Hooper 8 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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NO 4:09
10 plays, 64 yards, 5:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:09 3-3
Wil Lutz 29 Yd Field Goal
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ATL 9:27
10 plays, 56 yards, 5:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:27 3-0
Younghoe Koo 37 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
ATL
NO
24
1st Downs
18
9
Passing 1st downs
13
9
Rushing 1st downs
4
6
1st downs from penalties
1
6-15
3rd down efficiency
3-12
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-3
70
Total Plays
63
317
Total Yards
310
4.5
Yards per Play
4.9
9
Total Drives
10
174
Passing
258
20/35
Comp/Att
33/46
4.8
Yards per pass
5.0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
1-8
Sacks-Yards Lost
6-46
143
Rushing
52
34
Rushing Attempts
11
4.2
Yards per rush
4.7
2-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-3
7-48
Penalties
12-90
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
33:46
Possession
26:14
Injuries
New Orleans Saints
- Taliese Fuaga Questionable
- David Edwards Questionable
- Kelvin Banks Jr. Questionable
- Quincy Riley Questionable
- CJ Donaldson Questionable
Atlanta Falcons
- Kendal Daniels Questionable
- Cameron Thomas Questionable
- Zachariah Branch Doubtful
- Josh Woods Questionable
- James Pearce Jr. Questionable
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