Final2022 Week 15
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA|
Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints, Week 15 2022
Atlanta Falcons
Away
18
New Orleans Saints
HomeWon
21
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 18 |
| Saints | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
ATL 18 · NO 21 Final
Passing leader
NO · QB
14.1PPR pts
11/17, 151 YDS, 2 TD
Top fantasy scorer
NO · TE
22.7PPR pts
4 REC, 67 YDS, 2 TD
Falcons leader
ATL · RB
22.6PPR pts
17 ATT, 139 YDS, 1 TD, 1 REC, -3 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
Kentavius Street
NO
1.5 SACK, 3 TKL
Saints 21, Falcons 18: New Orleans holds off Atlanta
New Orleans led 14–3 at halftime and won 21–18, though Atlanta took the second half 15–7. The Saints finished with a 348–320 edge in total offense and averaged 6.3 yards per play.
The Falcons went 9-for-16 on third down and committed one turnover.
The two teams meet again in Week 4 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +1.7 yards/play NO 6.3 · ATL 4.6
- +28 total yards NO 348 · ATL 320
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Saints Won
New Orleans won the efficiency battle.
| Falcons | Stat | Saints |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Yards per play | 6.3 |
| 320 | Total yards | 348 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 69 | Plays | 55 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 56% | Third-down conversion | 45% |
| 30:56 | Time of possession | 29:04 |
Scoring Summary
The Saints scored three touchdowns; the Falcons scored two touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | ATL | NO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 10:06 | NO | Andy Dalton → Juwan Johnson, 19-yard TD Takes leadWil Lutz XP | 0 | 7 |
| 8:17 | NO | Taysom Hill → Rashid Shaheed, 68-yard TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP | 0 | 14 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 11:15 | ATL | Younghoe Koo 28-yard FG | 3 | 14 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 10:46 | ATL | Tyler Allgeier 5-yard TD runYounghoe Koo XP | 10 | 14 |
| 3:34 | NO | Andy Dalton → Juwan Johnson, 22-yard TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP | 10 | 21 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 7:07 | ATL | Cordarrelle Patterson 3-yard TD runTyler Allgeier 2-pt run | 18 | 21 |
Fantasy Points: Falcons vs Saints, Week 15 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Juwan JohnsonNO · TE22.7 PTSTE2
- Tyler AllgeierATL · RB22.6 PTSRB8
- Rashid ShaheedNO · WR18.5 PTSWR15
- Andy DaltonNO · QB14.1 PTSQB16
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.1 | QB16 | 11/17 | 151 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 132.2 | Start/Sit → | |
| 7.7 | QB28 | 13/26 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 38 | 0 | 59.3 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.7 | TE2 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 67 | 2 | Start/Sit → | |
| 22.6 | RB8 | RB | 17 | 139 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 18.5 | WR15 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 95 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 12.4 | RB24 | RB | 21 | 91 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 12.2 | RB25 | RB | 14 | 52 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 12.0 | WR36 | WR | — | — | — | 11 | 7 | 70 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 10.2 | TE14 | TE | 7 | 30 | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 8.3 | WR50 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 53 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 4.0 | TE32 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 20 | 0 | ||
| 3.0 | RB57 | RB | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0 | ||
| 0.2 | RB75 | RB | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 0.0 | — | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| -0.8 | — | RB | 4 | 12 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Fantasy Usage
Atlanta Falcons
Snap Share
Olamide ZaccheausWR60 snaps81%
Drake LondonWR60 snaps81%
Parker HesseTE42 snaps57%
MyCole PruittTE41 snaps55%
Cordarrelle PattersonRB37 snaps50%
Target Share26 targets
- Drake London42%, 11 targets
- Cordarrelle Patterson12%, 3 targets
- MyCole Pruitt12%, 3 targets
- Olamide Zaccheaus12%, 3 targets
- Anthony Firkser8%, 2 targets
- Other15%, 4 targets
Carry Share39 carries
- Tyler Allgeier44%, 17 carries
- Cordarrelle Patterson36%, 14 carries
- Desmond Ridder15%, 6 carries
- Feleipe Franks3%, 1 carries
- Caleb Huntley3%, 1 carries
New Orleans Saints
Snap Share
Rashid ShaheedWR39 snaps71%
Adam TrautmanTE36 snaps65%
Alvin KamaraRB34 snaps62%
Juwan JohnsonTE28 snaps51%
Chris OlaveWR27 snaps49%
Target Share18 targets
- Juwan Johnson33%, 6 targets
- Chris Olave22%, 4 targets
- Rashid Shaheed22%, 4 targets
- Alvin Kamara11%, 2 targets
- Jarvis Landry6%, 1 targets
- Other6%, 1 targets
Carry Share34 carries
- Alvin Kamara62%, 21 carries
- Taysom Hill21%, 7 carries
- David Johnson12%, 4 carries
- Andy Dalton6%, 2 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 81% | 3 | 12% | 0 | |
| 60 | 81% | 11 | 42% | 0 | |
| 39 | 71% | 4 | 22% | 0 | |
| 36 | 65% | 1 | 6% | 0 | |
| 34 | 62% | 2 | 11% | 21 | |
| 42 | 57% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 41 | 55% | 3 | 12% | 0 | |
| 28 | 51% | 6 | 33% | 0 | |
| 37 | 50% | 3 | 12% | 14 | |
| 27 | 49% | 4 | 22% | 0 | |
| 36 | 49% | 1 | 4% | 17 | |
| 24 | 44% | 0 | 0% | 7 | |
| 30 | 41% | 1 | 4% | 0 | |
| 19 | 35% | 1 | 6% | 0 | |
| 18 | 33% | 0 | 0% | 4 | |
| 18 | 33% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 23 | 31% | 2 | 8% | 0 | |
| 13 | 18% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 9 | 16% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 10 | 14% | 2 | 8% | 0 | |
| 4 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 1 | |
| 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+12.7Juwan Johnson22.7 PTS vs 10.0 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.2Desmond Ridder7.7 PTS vs 14.9 xFP
- Highest expected volume18.3 xFPDrake London12.0 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake LondonATL · WR | 12.0 | 18.3 | −6.3 | 81% | 42% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 11 | 42% |
| Alvin KamaraNO · RB | 12.4 | 16.8 | −4.4 | 62% | 62% car | — | 0 | 21 | 62% | 2 | 11% |
| Desmond RidderATL · QB | 7.7 | 14.9 | −7.2 | 100% | 26 att | — | 26 | 6 | 15% | 0 | 0% |
| Cordarrelle PattersonATL · RB | 12.2 | 14.0 | −1.8 | 50% | 36% car | — | 0 | 14 | 36% | 3 | 12% |
| Tyler AllgeierATL · RB | 22.6 | 12.6 | +10.0 | 49% | 44% car | — | 0 | 17 | 44% | 1 | 4% |
| Juwan JohnsonNO · TE | 22.7 | 10.0 | +12.7 | 51% | 32% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 32% |
| Andy DaltonNO · QB | 14.1 | 8.5 | +5.6 | 85% | 17 att | — | 17 | 2 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
| Chris OlaveNO · WR | 8.3 | 6.7 | +1.6 | 49% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 21% |
| Rashid ShaheedNO · WR | 18.5 | 6.7 | +11.8 | 71% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 21% |
| Taysom HillNO · TE | 10.2 | 5.4 | +4.8 | 44% | 21% car | — | 2 | 7 | 21% | 0 | 0% |
| MyCole PruittATL · TE | 4.0 | 5.0 | −1.0 | 55% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% |
| Olamide ZaccheausATL · WR | 0.0 | 5.0 | −5.0 | 81% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% |
| Anthony FirkserATL · TE | 0.0 | 3.3 | −3.3 | 31% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% |
| Avery WilliamsATL · RB | 3.0 | 3.3 | −0.3 | 14% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% |
| David JohnsonNO · — | -0.8 | 2.6 | −3.4 | 33% | 12% car | — | 0 | 4 | 12% | 0 | 0% |
| Adam PrenticeNO · RB | 1.3 | 1.7 | −0.4 | — | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
| Adam TrautmanNO · TE | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 65% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
| Damiere ByrdATL · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 41% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Jarvis LandryNO · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 35% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
| Caleb HuntleyATL · RB | 0.2 | 0.6 | −0.4 | 3% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Feleipe FranksATL · TE | 0.0 | 0.6 | −0.6 | 5% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Falcons 26 targets and 39 carries; Saints 19 targets and 34 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Desmond Ridder Unlucky
ATL · QB · 7.7 pts on 14.9 expected
13 of 26 passing for 97 yards; 6 carries for 38 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Andy Dalton Ran hot
NO · QB · 14.1 pts on 8.5 expected
11 of 17 passing for 151 yards, 2 touchdowns; 2 carries for 1 yard.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 11.9, 9.1, 22.2, 10.3, 13.3, 14.1
W9W10W11W12W13W15
Drake London Volume, no payoff
ATL · WR · 12.0 pts on 18.3 expected
11 targets (42% of the team's), 7 catches for 70 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 3.3, 14.8, 7.2, 4.9, 15.5, 12.0
W9W10W11W12W13W15
Cordarrelle Patterson
ATL · RB · 12.2 pts on 14.0 expected
3 targets (12% of the team's), 1 catch for 0 yards; 14 carries (36% of the team's) for 52 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.0 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 18.3, 3.0, 11.9, 10.1, 6.0, 12.2
W9W10W11W12W13W15
Best score since Week 9.
Alvin Kamara Volume, no payoff
NO · RB · 12.4 pts on 16.8 expected
2 targets (11% of the team's), 2 catches for 13 yards; 21 carries (62% of the team's) for 91 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.8 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 9.2, 7.5, 12.9, 7.0, 5.7, 12.4
W9W10W11W12W13W15
Juwan Johnson Ran hot
NO · TE · 22.7 pts on 10.0 expected
6 targets (32% of the team's), 4 catches for 67 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 3.4, 12.2, 15.4, 13.7, 0.0, 22.7
W8W9W10W11W12W15
Best fantasy game of the season. A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
Tyler Allgeier Ran hot
ATL · RB · 22.6 pts on 12.6 expected
1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for -3 yards; 17 carries (44% of the team's) for 139 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 13.3, 3.3, 7.4, 5.4, 5.2, 22.6
W9W10W11W12W13W15
Season high in carries (17). Best fantasy game of the season.
Rashid Shaheed Ran hot
NO · WR · 18.5 pts on 6.7 expected
4 targets (21% of the team's), 3 catches for 95 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 0.0, 2.2, 1.8, 7.9, 11.5, 18.5
W9W10W11W12W13W15
Best fantasy game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Atlanta Falcons
- ▲Stock up: MyCole Pruitt played 55% of the snaps, up from a 34% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Caleb Huntley played 3% of the snaps, down from a 18% season average.
New Orleans Saints
- ▲Stock up: Rashid Shaheed played 71% of the snaps, up from a 29% season average.
- ▲Stock up: David Johnson played 33% of the snaps, up from a 18% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Juwan Johnson played 51% of the snaps, down from a 67% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Falcons D | Saints D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.7 | 15.2 |
| RBs | 21.8 | 20.0 |
| WRs | 33.6 | 30.7 |
| TEs | 14.2 | 7.1 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
New Orleans opened at 66% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.
Saints win probability
Key Swings
- +17Dalton → Johnson, 19-yd TD65% → 82%Q1 10:06
- +11Hill → Shaheed, 68-yd TD82% → 93%Q1 8:17
- −17Allgeier 5-yd TD run93% → 76%Q3 10:46
- +18Dalton → Johnson, 22-yd TD78% → 95%Q3 3:34
- −21Patterson 3-yd TD run99% → 78%Q4 7:07
Swing in Saints win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Atlanta Falcons | Measure | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Plays | 55 |
| 43% | Pass rate | 38% |
| 3.0 | Yds / dropback | 10.2 |
| 5.9 | Yds / carry | 3.9 |
| 9/16 | Third downs | 5/11 |
Efficiency edge New Orleans ran 14 fewer plays but gained 7.2 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- ATL London 42% · Patterson 12% · Pruitt 12%
- NO Johnson 32% · Olave 21% · Shaheed 21%
Possession Results
| Result | ATL | NO |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 3 |
| Field goals | 1 | 0 |
| Punts | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 1 |
- The Saints opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Saints scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | Q1 15:00 | 10 | 75 | 4:54 | Touchdown |
| ATL | Q1 10:06 | 3 | 2 | 0:59 | Punt |
| NO | Q1 9:07 | 2 | 73 | 0:50 | Touchdown |
| ATL | Q1 8:17 | 4 | 26 | 1:35 | Punt |
| NO | Q1 6:42 | 6 | 4 | 4:36 | Punt |
| ATL | Q1 2:06 | 12 | 52 | 5:51 | Field goal |
| NO | Q2 11:15 | 7 | 60 | 3:51 | Fumble |
| ATL | Q2 7:24 | 3 | 3 | 1:47 | Punt |
| NO | Q2 5:37 | 5 | 20 | 2:19 | Punt |
| ATL | Q2 3:18 | 13 | 51 | 3:10 | Punt |
| NO | Q2 0:08 | 1 | -1 | 0:08 | End of half |
| ATL | Q3 15:00 | 8 | 75 | 4:14 | Touchdown |
| NO | Q3 10:46 | 11 | 75 | 7:12 | Touchdown |
| ATL | Q3 3:34 | 8 | 33 | 5:11 | Punt |
| NO | Q4 13:23 | 3 | -7 | 2:16 | Punt |
| ATL | Q4 11:07 | 8 | 32 | 4:00 | Touchdown |
| NO | Q4 7:07 | 3 | 5 | 1:01 | Punt |
| ATL | Q4 6:06 | 9 | 52 | 4:00 | Fumble |
| NO | Q4 2:06 | 7 | 34 | 1:57 | Downs |
| ATL | Q4 0:09 | 2 | 24 | 0:09 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Falcons vs Saints Head-to-Head
The Falcons and Saints first met in 1967 and have played 114 times since. They have been NFC South rivals since 1988.
- All-time series
- 58–56Falcons lead, 114 meetings since 1967
- Postseason
- 1–0Falcons won in 1991
- Largest Falcons win
- 62–71973
- Largest Saints win
- 38–01987
Since 2021
5–5 Series tied
10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
- F
- S
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- F
- S
- F
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Oldest to newest. F = Falcons win, S = Saints win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 4 Falcons at Saints Upcoming
- Week 17 Saints at Falcons Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 18 Saints at Falcons, 2025 Wk 18 recap ATL 19 NO 17 ATL W
- 2025 Wk 12 Falcons at Saints, 2025 Wk 12 recap ATL 24 NO 10 ATL W
- 2024 Wk 10 Falcons at Saints, 2024 Wk 10 recap NO 20 ATL 17 NO W
- 2024 Wk 4 Saints at Falcons, 2024 Wk 4 recap ATL 26 NO 24 ATL W
- 2023 Wk 18 Falcons at Saints, 2023 Wk 18 recap NO 48 ATL 17 NO W
- 2023 Wk 12 Saints at Falcons, 2023 Wk 12 recap ATL 24 NO 15 ATL W
- 2022 Wk 15 Falcons at Saints NO 21 ATL 18 NO W
- 2022 Wk 1 Saints at Falcons, 2022 Wk 1 recap NO 27 ATL 26 NO W
- 2021 Wk 18 Saints at Falcons, 2021 Wk 18 recap NO 30 ATL 20 NO W
- 2021 Wk 9 Falcons at Saints, 2021 Wk 9 recap ATL 27 NO 25 ATL W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Falcons | Stat | Saints |
|---|---|---|
| 7-10 | Record | 7-10 |
| 21.5 | Points per game | 19.4 |
| 318.6 | Yards per game | 333.8 |
| 5.4 | Yards per play | 5.6 |
| 22.7 | Points allowed per game | 20.3 |
| 362.1 | Yards allowed per game | 314.8 |
Falcons vs Saints Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- NO −5.5Saints failed to cover by 2.5
- Total
- 43.5Under: 39 points scored (by 4.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | 24.5 | 21 | −3.5 |
| Falcons | 19.0 | 18 | −1.0 |
Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.
Betting Trends
Last 4 meetings: Falcons 3–1 ATS, overs 3–1.
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Atlanta Falcons
- Against the spread
- 8–6
- Over/under
- 6–8
- ATS as favorite
- 1–2
- ATS as underdog
- 7–4
- ATS on the road
- 4–3
New Orleans Saints
- Against the spread
- 5–9
- Over/under
- 6–8
- ATS as favorite
- 2–3
- ATS as underdog
- 3–6
- ATS at home
- 4–4
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Falcons vs Saints Fantasy Outlook for 2026
Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 4 in New Orleans and Week 17 in Atlanta. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Falcons or Saints player start in Week 4? Compare the decision against your other options.
- Fantasy Football ProjectionsSee the latest weekly and rest-of-season projections for Falcons and Saints players.
- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Falcons and Saints defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere these two matchups fall in each team's fantasy playoff run.
- Redraft CommandConnect your league for personalized lineup, trade and roster advice.
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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Falcons vs Saints Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Falcons vs Saints Week 15 game?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 21–18 in Week 15 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA, on December 18, 2022. See the Saints' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Falcons vs Saints?
The final score was Saints 21, Falcons 18. The Saints led 14–3 at halftime, and the second half went Falcons 15, Saints 7.
What happened in the Falcons vs Saints game?
New Orleans led 14–3 at halftime and won 21–18, though Atlanta took the second half 15–7. The Saints finished with a 348–320 edge in total offense and averaged 6.3 yards per play. Juwan Johnson led all players with 4 catches for 67 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Falcons vs Saints?
Juwan Johnson led the game with 22.7 PPR fantasy points, the TE2 of Week 15, on 4 catches for 67 yards and 2 touchdowns. Tyler Allgeier was next with 22.6 (RB8). See Juwan Johnson's 2022 game log.
Who led Falcons vs Saints in passing, rushing and receiving?
Andy Dalton (NO) led all passers with 11 of 17 for 151 yards and 2 touchdowns. Tyler Allgeier (ATL) led in rushing with 17 carries for 139 yards and a touchdown. Rashid Shaheed (NO) led in receiving with 3 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Juwan Johnson score against the Falcons?
Juwan Johnson scored 22.7 points in PPR leagues, 20.7 in half-PPR and 18.7 in standard scoring against the Falcons in Week 15 of the 2022 season, on 4 catches for 67 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 32% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Falcons vs Saints?
Juwan Johnson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 22.7 PPR points on 10.0 xFP (+12.7). Desmond Ridder fell furthest short, with 7.7 points on 14.9 xFP (−7.2). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Falcons vs Saints?
Drake London had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 18.3 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 12.0. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Saints beat the Falcons?
The Saints beat the Falcons 21–18 because they averaged 6.3 yards per play to 4.6 and outgained them 348–320.
What is the all-time Falcons vs Saints record?
The Falcons lead the all-time series 58–56 across 114 meetings since 1967, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.
When did the Falcons and Saints last play before this game?
Before Week 15 of 2022, they last met in the 2022 season on September 11, 2022, when the Saints beat the Falcons 27–26.
Have the Falcons and Saints met in the playoffs?
Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1991 playoffs. The Falcons are 1–0 against the Saints in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Falcons vs Saints?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Saints −5.5, making the New Orleans Saints 5.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 43.5. That implied about 24.5 points for the Saints and 19.0 for the Falcons.
Did Falcons vs Saints go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 43.5, and the teams combined for 39 points, 4.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Falcons vs Saints?
The Falcons covered as 5.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Saints −5.5. The final margin was 3 points.
