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Nobody beats the Rizz: Saints top Falcons 20-17 to snap 7-game skid in coach Darren Rizzi's debut

— Before interim New Orleans Saints coach Darren Rizzi disappeared down a tunnel toward the locker room, he paused, holding his gold, team-issued hat high above his head, and acknowledged fans still celebrating his triumphant debut in the Superdome.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
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
10/5/26 @ New Orleans Saints W 45-24 NFL
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Team Stats

ATL NO
25
1st Downs
14
12
Passing 1st downs
8
9
Rushing 1st downs
5
4
1st downs from penalties
1
5-14
3rd down efficiency
5-13
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
73
Total Plays
52
468
Total Yards
365
6.4
Yards per Play
7.0
11
Total Drives
11
287
Passing
269
23/38
Comp/Att
16/25
7.0
Yards per pass
10.8
1
Interceptions thrown
0
3-19
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
181
Rushing
96
32
Rushing Attempts
27
5.7
Yards per rush
3.6
1-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-3
6-45
Penalties
8-76
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
35:07
Possession
24:53

Injuries

New Orleans Saints

  • Travis Etienne Jr. Injured Reserve
  • Jordyn Tyson Injured Reserve
  • Cesar Ruiz Questionable
  • Nathan Shepherd Questionable
  • Justin Reid Questionable

Atlanta Falcons

  • Yasir Abdullah Injured Reserve
  • Samson Ebukam Injured Reserve
  • Brian Robinson Jr. Questionable
  • Divine Deablo Questionable
  • Billy Bowman Jr. Questionable

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