Hill throws 2 TD passes, Saints hold off Falcons 21-16
— The New Orleans Saints finally gave up a touchdown but the defense stood tall at the end to preserve their ninth straight victory, 21-16 over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
National Football League
FINAL
New Orleans Saints
21
Atlanta Falcons
16
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| ATL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 16 |
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · 8,713 att.
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 7:43 21-16
Russell Gage 10 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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Touchdown 9:01 21-9
Alvin Kamara 11 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 14-9
Younghoe Koo 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:45 14-6
Jared Cook 11 Yd pass from Taysom Hill (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Field Goal 4:51 7-6
Younghoe Koo 30 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:55 7-3
Younghoe Koo 53 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:01 7-0
Tre'Quan Smith 15 Yd pass from Taysom Hill (Wil Lutz Kick)
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ATL
3 plays, 22 yards, 0:27 · End of Game
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NO 0:27
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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ATL 1:35
11 plays, 65 yards, 3:34 · Downs
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NO 5:09
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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ATL 7:43
8 plays, 85 yards, 3:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:43 21-16
Russell Gage 10 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo Kick)
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NO 11:09
6 plays, 8 yards, 3:25 · Fumble
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ATL 14:34
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:10 · Fumble
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NO 14:44
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:17 · Punt
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ATL 0:01
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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NO 0:58
8 plays, 43 yards, 5:07 · Punt
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ATL 6:05
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:56 · Punt
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NO 9:01
12 plays, 75 yards, 5:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:01 21-9
Alvin Kamara 11 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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ATL
9 plays, 65 yards, 1:45 · Field Goal
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NO 1:45
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:06 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 14-9
Younghoe Koo 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:45 14-6
Jared Cook 11 Yd pass from Taysom Hill (Wil Lutz Kick)
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ATL 4:51
8 plays, 52 yards, 2:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:51 7-6
Younghoe Koo 30 Yd Field Goal
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NO 7:40
7 plays, 32 yards, 3:20 · Downs
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ATL 11:00
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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NO 11:56
15 plays, 53 yards, 6:59 · Missed FG
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ATL 3:55
7 plays, 40 yards, 3:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:55 7-3
Younghoe Koo 53 Yd Field Goal
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NO 7:01
7 plays, 87 yards, 3:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:01 7-0
Tre'Quan Smith 15 Yd pass from Taysom Hill (Wil Lutz Kick)
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ATL 10:34
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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NO 12:08
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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ATL 13:34
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:26 · Punt
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
NO
ATL
23
1st Downs
21
13
Passing 1st downs
12
9
Rushing 1st downs
4
1
1st downs from penalties
5
8-17
3rd down efficiency
5-13
2-3
4th down efficiency
0-1
75
Total Plays
63
424
Total Yards
332
5.7
Yards per Play
5.3
11
Total Drives
12
217
Passing
262
27/37
Comp/Att
19/39
5.6
Yards per pass
6.2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
2-15
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-11
207
Rushing
70
36
Rushing Attempts
21
5.8
Yards per rush
3.3
3-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-4
10-79
Penalties
1-15
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
36:54
Possession
23:06
Injuries
Atlanta Falcons
- Cameron Williams Injured Reserve
- Zachariah Branch Doubtful
- Josh Woods Questionable
- James Pearce Jr. Questionable
- Divine Deablo Questionable
New Orleans Saints
- CJ Donaldson Questionable
- Noah Fant Questionable
- Christen Miller Questionable
- David Edwards Questionable
- Martin Emerson Jr. Questionable
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