Falcons vs Saints Week 4 2026: Final Score 45

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Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LAMon, Oct 5, 2026, 8:15 PM ET

Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints, Week 4 2026

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Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Falcons	14	10	7	14	45
Saints	0	7	3	14	24

ATL 45NO 24 Final

Passing leader
Tyler Shough
NO · QB
15.9PPR pts
30/48, 286 YDS, 1 TD
Top fantasy scorer
Bijan Robinson
ATL · RB
27.7PPR pts
19 ATT, 145 YDS, 2 TD, 1 REC, 2 REC YDS
Saints leader
Alvin Kamara
NO · RB
22.8PPR pts
7 ATT, 23 YDS, 2 TD, 5 REC, 35 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
Tyree Wilson
NO
1 SACK, 6 TKL

Falcons 45, Saints 24: Atlanta leads from start to finish

Atlanta led 24–7 at halftime and outscored New Orleans 21–17 after the break to win 45–24. The Falcons finished with a 420–320 edge in total offense and averaged 7.5 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Saints went 6-for-15 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Falcons finished without a giveaway.

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Key advantages

+2.9 yards/play ATL 7.5 · NO 4.6
+1 turnover margin ATL 0 turnovers
+100 total yards ATL 420 · NO 320

Game Highlights

Watch on YouTube: Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints Game Highlights | 2026 NFL Season Week 4

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Why the Falcons Won

Atlanta won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Falcons vs Saints
Falcons	Stat	Saints
7.5	Yards per play	4.6

0	Turnovers	1

420	Total yards	320

Other team stats
56	Plays	69

50%	Third-down conversion	40%

30:45	Time of possession	29:15

Scoring Summary

The Falcons scored six touchdowns and one field goal; the Saints scored three touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Falcons vs Saints
Time	Team	Play	ATL	NO
1st quarter
13:34	ATL	Bijan Robinson 59-yard TD run Takes leadNick Folk XP	7	0
0:48	ATL	Bijan Robinson 4-yard TD run Extends leadNick Folk XP	14	0
2nd quarter
14:57	NO	Alvin Kamara 3-yard TD runDaniel Carlson XP	14	7
8:59	ATL	Brian Robinson Jr. 4-yard TD run Extends leadNick Folk XP	21	7
3:07	ATL	Nick Folk 29-yard FG Extends lead	24	7
3rd quarter
7:38	NO	Daniel Carlson 27-yard FG	24	10
2:11	ATL	Brian Robinson Jr. 8-yard TD run Extends leadNick Folk XP	31	10
4th quarter
13:00	NO	Alvin Kamara 5-yard TD runDaniel Carlson XP	31	17
9:50	ATL	Michael Penix Jr. → Jahan Dotson, 31-yard TD Extends leadNick Folk XP	38	17
6:52	ATL	Brian Robinson Jr. 11-yard TD run Extends leadNick Folk XP	45	17
1:13	NO	Tyler Shough → Devaughn Vele, 3-yard TDDaniel Carlson XP	45	24

Fantasy Points: Falcons vs Saints, Week 4 2026

Fantasy leaders

Bijan RobinsonATLRB27.7 PTSRB5
Brian RobinsonATLRB25.7 PTSRB8
Alvin KamaraNORB22.8 PTSRB9
Chris OlaveNOWR19.6 PTSWR12

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Tyler ShoughNOQB	15.9	QB15	30/48	286	1	0	2	5	0	85.9	Start/Sit →
Michael PenixATLQB	12.7	QB24	15/20	223	1	0	2	-2	0	127.7

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Bijan RobinsonATLRB	27.7	RB5	RB	19	145	2	2	1	2	0	Start/Sit →
Brian RobinsonATLRB	25.7	RB8	RB	14	62	3	1	1	5	0
Alvin KamaraNORB	22.8	RB9	RB	7	23	2	7	5	35	0	Start/Sit →
Chris OlaveNOWR	19.6	WR12	WR	-	-	-	12	8	116	0	Start/Sit →
Devaughn VeleNOWR	17.4	WR15	WR	-	-	-	9	6	54	1	Start/Sit →
Drake LondonATLWR	14.6	WR24	WR	-	-	-	6	5	96	0	Start/Sit →
Jahan DotsonATLWR	13.4	WR27	WR	-	-	-	3	2	54	1	Start/Sit →
Juwan JohnsonNOTE	11.9	TE11	TE	-	-	-	8	6	59	0	Start/Sit →
Kyle PittsATLTE	7.7	TE24	TE	-	-	-	3	3	47	0
CJ DonaldsonNORB	4.3	RB50	RB	3	18	0	2	2	5	0	Start/Sit →
Zachariah BranchATLWR	3.0	WR84	WR	-	-	-	2	2	10	0	Start/Sit →
Kendre MillerNORB	1.9	RB65	RB	6	9	0	3	2	10	0	Start/Sit →
Austin HooperATLTE	1.9	TE48	TE	-	-	-	1	1	9	0	Start/Sit →
Bryce LanceNOWR	1.7	WR99	WR	-	-	-	5	1	7	0	Start/Sit →
Olamide ZaccheausATLWR	0.0	-	WR	-	-	-	1	0	0	0	Start/Sit →
Charlie WoernerATLTE	0.0	-	TE	-	-	-	1	0	0	0	Start/Sit →
Treyton WelchNOTE	0.0	-	TE	-	-	-	1	0	0	0
Barion BrownNOWR	-0.5	-	WR	1	-5	0	-	-	-	-	Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Atlanta Falcons

Snap Share

Drake LondonWR51 snaps89%
Jahan DotsonWR36 snaps63%
Bijan RobinsonRB34 snaps60%
Charlie WoernerTE33 snaps58%
Kyle PittsTE29 snaps51%

Target Share20 targets

Drake London30%, 6 targets
Kyle Pitts15%, 3 targets
Jahan Dotson15%, 3 targets
Bijan Robinson10%, 2 targets
Zachariah Branch10%, 2 targets
Other20%, 4 targets

Carry Share35 carries

Bijan Robinson54%, 19 carries
Brian Robinson40%, 14 carries
Michael Penix6%, 2 carries

New Orleans Saints

Snap Share

Devaughn VeleWR66 snaps89%
Chris OlaveWR64 snaps86%
Bryce LanceWR63 snaps85%
Juwan JohnsonTE58 snaps78%
Alvin KamaraRB28 snaps38%

Target Share47 targets

Chris Olave26%, 12 targets
Devaughn Vele19%, 9 targets
Juwan Johnson17%, 8 targets
Alvin Kamara15%, 7 targets
Bryce Lance11%, 5 targets
Other13%, 6 targets

Carry Share19 carries

Alvin Kamara37%, 7 carries
Kendre Miller32%, 6 carries
CJ Donaldson16%, 3 carries
Tyler Shough11%, 2 carries
Barion Brown5%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
Drake LondonATLWR	51	89%	6	30%	0
Devaughn VeleNOWR	66	89%	9	19%	0
Chris OlaveNOWR	64	86%	12	26%	0
Bryce LanceNOWR	63	85%	5	11%	0
Juwan JohnsonNOTE	58	78%	8	17%	0
Jahan DotsonATLWR	36	63%	3	15%	0
Bijan RobinsonATLRB	34	60%	2	10%	19
Charlie WoernerATLTE	33	58%	1	5%	0
Kyle PittsATLTE	29	51%	3	15%	0
Brian RobinsonATLRB	24	42%	1	5%	14
Alvin KamaraNORB	28	38%	7	15%	7
CJ DonaldsonNORB	28	38%	2	4%	3
Olamide ZaccheausATLWR	21	37%	1	5%	0
Oscar DelpNOTE	24	32%	0	0%	0
Nick MuseATLTE	17	30%	0	0%	0
Kendre MillerNORB	19	26%	3	6%	6
Chris BlairATLWR	14	25%	0	0%	0
Austin HooperATLTE	13	23%	1	5%	0
Zachariah BranchATLWR	13	23%	2	10%	0
Kevin AustinNOWR	9	12%	0	0%	0
Treyton WelchNOTE	7	9%	1	2%	0
Barion BrownNOWR	3	4%	0	0%	1

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

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+15.2Brian Robinson Jr.25.7 PTS vs 10.5 xFP
Biggest underperformer−7.2Tyler Shough15.9 PTS vs 23.1 xFP
Highest expected volume23.1 xFPTyler Shough15.9 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Tyler ShoughNO · QB	15.9	23.1	−7.2	100%	48 att	-	48	2	11%	0	0%
Chris OlaveNO · WR	19.6	20.7	−1.1	86%	26% tgt	-	0	0	0%	12	26%
Alvin KamaraNO · RB	22.8	16.5	+6.3	38%	37% car	-	0	7	37%	7	15%
Devaughn VeleNO · WR	17.4	15.5	+1.9	89%	19% tgt	-	0	0	0%	9	19%
Bijan RobinsonATL · RB	27.7	15.4	+12.3	60%	54% car	-	0	19	54%	2	10%
Juwan JohnsonNO · TE	11.9	13.8	−1.9	78%	17% tgt	-	0	0	0%	8	17%
Brian Robinson Jr.ATL · RB	25.7	10.5	+15.2	42%	40% car	-	0	14	40%	1	5%
Drake LondonATL · WR	14.6	10.4	+4.2	89%	30% tgt	-	0	0	0%	6	30%
Michael Penix Jr.ATL · QB	12.7	10.3	+2.4	100%	20 att	-	20	2	6%	0	0%
Kendre MillerNO · RB	1.9	8.9	−7.0	26%	32% car	-	0	6	32%	3	6%
Bryce LanceNO · WR	1.7	8.6	−6.9	85%	11% tgt	-	0	0	0%	5	11%
CJ DonaldsonNO · RB	4.3	5.3	−1.0	38%	16% car	-	0	3	16%	2	4%
Jahan DotsonATL · WR	13.4	5.2	+8.2	63%	15% tgt	-	0	0	0%	3	15%
Kyle Pitts Sr.ATL · TE	7.7	5.2	+2.5	51%	15% tgt	-	0	0	0%	3	15%
Zachariah BranchATL · WR	3.0	3.5	−0.5	23%	10% tgt	-	0	0	0%	2	10%
Austin HooperATL · TE	1.9	1.7	+0.2	23%	5% tgt	-	0	0	0%	1	5%
Charlie WoernerATL · TE	0.0	1.7	−1.7	58%	5% tgt	-	0	0	0%	1	5%
Olamide ZaccheausATL · WR	0.0	1.7	−1.7	37%	5% tgt	-	0	0	0%	1	5%
Treyton WelchNO · TE	0.0	1.7	−1.7	9%	2% tgt	-	0	0	0%	1	2%
Barion BrownNO · WR	-0.5	0.6	−1.1	4%	5% car	-	0	1	5%	0	0%

Team totals: Falcons 20 targets and 35 carries; Saints 47 targets and 19 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 2026 season: 1.73 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.63 per carry and 0.45 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Michael Penix Jr.

ATL · QB · 12.7 pts on 10.3 expected

15 of 20 passing for 223 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 carries for -2 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.3 expected. Next up: Week 5 against the Ravens. Bet on the role more than the result.

Tyler Shough Unlucky

NO · QB · 15.9 pts on 23.1 expected

30 of 48 passing for 286 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 carries for 5 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 23.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 5 against the Vikings. Bet on the role more than the result.

Lowest-scoring game of the season.

Start/Sit: Tyler Shough →

Bijan Robinson Ran hot

ATL · RB · 27.7 pts on 15.4 expected

2 targets (10% of the team's), 1 catch for 2 yards; 19 carries (54% of the team's) for 145 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 5 against the Ravens. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Bijan Robinson →

Brian Robinson Jr. Ran hot

ATL · RB · 25.7 pts on 10.5 expected

1 target (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 5 yards; 14 carries (40% of the team's) for 62 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 5 against the Ravens. Bet on the role more than the result.

Season high in carries (14). Best fantasy game of the season.

Chris Olave

NO · WR · 19.6 pts on 20.7 expected

12 targets (26% of the team's), 8 catches for 116 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.7 expected. Next up: Week 5 against the Vikings. Bet on the role more than the result.

Lowest-scoring game of the season.

Start/Sit: Chris Olave →

Alvin Kamara Ran hot

NO · RB · 22.8 pts on 16.5 expected

7 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 35 yards; 7 carries (37% of the team's) for 23 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 5 against the Vikings. Bet on the role more than the result.

Trend: Season high in targets (7).

Start/Sit: Alvin Kamara →

Kendre Miller Unlucky

NO · RB · 1.9 pts on 8.9 expected

3 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 10 yards; 6 carries (32% of the team's) for 9 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 5 against the Vikings. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Kendre Miller →

Bryce Lance Unlucky

NO · WR · 1.7 pts on 8.6 expected

5 targets (11% of the team's), 1 catch for 7 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 5 against the Vikings. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Bryce Lance →

Stock Up, Stock Down

New Orleans Saints

Stock up: CJ Donaldson played 38% of the snaps, up from a 21% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 4.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Falcons defense and Saints defense
Points allowed to	Falcons D	Saints D
QBs	17.9	16.8
RBs	16.9	33.3
WRs	38.4	29.5
TEs	15.9	17.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

New Orleans opened at 54% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.

Saints win probability

Key Swings

−20Robinson 59-yd TD run54% → 34%Q1 13:34
−17Robinson 4-yd TD run31% → 14%Q1 0:48
+17Kamara 3-yd TD run14% → 31%Q2 14:57
−17Robinson 4-yd TD run29% → 12%Q2 8:59
−4Folk 29-yd FG9% → 5%Q2 3:07

Swing in Saints win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Falcons vs Saints
Atlanta Falcons	Measure	New Orleans Saints
56	Plays	69
38%	Pass rate	72%
10.2	Yds / dropback	5.4
5.9	Yds / carry	2.6
4/8	Third downs	6/15

Efficiency edge Atlanta ran 13 fewer plays but gained 4.8 more yards per dropback.

Top targets
ATL London 30% · Dotson 15% · Pitts 15%
NO Olave 26% · Vele 19% · Johnson 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Falcons vs Saints
Result	ATL	NO
Touchdowns	6	3
Field goals	1	1
Punts	2	3
Turnovers	0	1
Turnovers on downs	0	1
Missed field goals	0	1

ATL turnover edge: +1

The Falcons opened the scoring on their first possession, a 3-play, 80-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.

All 21 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
ATL	Q1 15:00	3	80	1:26	Touchdown
NO	Q1 13:34	3	-8	0:58	Punt
ATL	Q1 12:36	5	10	2:17	Punt
NO	Q1 10:19	10	53	5:16	Missed FG
ATL	Q1 5:03	3	-4	2:11	Punt
NO	Q1 2:52	1	2	0:05	Fumble
ATL	Q1 2:47	5	22	1:59	Touchdown
NO	Q1 0:48	3	54	0:51	Touchdown
ATL	Q2 14:57	10	65	5:58	Touchdown
NO	Q2 8:59	3	4	1:07	Punt
ATL	Q2 7:52	10	75	4:45	Field goal
NO	Q2 3:07	8	27	2:25	Punt
ATL	Q2 0:42	2	11	0:42	End of half
NO	Q3 15:00	13	59	7:22	Field goal
ATL	Q3 7:38	9	74	5:27	Touchdown
NO	Q3 2:11	13	68	4:11	Touchdown
ATL	Q4 13:00	5	72	3:10	Touchdown
NO	Q4 9:50	4	-5	1:21	Downs
ATL	Q4 8:29	3	21	1:37	Touchdown
NO	Q4 6:52	13	76	5:39	Touchdown
ATL	Q4 1:13	2	-2	1:13	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 115 times since. They have been NFC South rivals since 1988.

All-time series: 59–56Falcons lead, 115 meetings since 1967
Postseason: 1–0Falcons won in 1991
Largest Falcons win: 62–71973
Largest Saints win: 38–01987

Since 2021

6–5 Falcons lead

11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. F = Falcons win, S = Saints win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

Week 17 Saints at Falcons Sun, Jan 3, 2027 Upcoming

Recent Meetings

2026 Wk 4 Falcons at Saints Mon, Oct 5, 2026 ATL 45 NO 24 ATL W
2025 Wk 18 Saints at Falcons, 2025 Wk 18 recap Sun, Jan 4, 2026 ATL 19 NO 17 ATL W
2025 Wk 12 Falcons at Saints, 2025 Wk 12 recap Sun, Nov 23, 2025 ATL 24 NO 10 ATL W
2024 Wk 10 Falcons at Saints, 2024 Wk 10 recap Sun, Nov 10, 2024 NO 20 ATL 17 NO W
2024 Wk 4 Saints at Falcons, 2024 Wk 4 recap Sun, Sep 29, 2024 ATL 26 NO 24 ATL W
2023 Wk 18 Falcons at Saints, 2023 Wk 18 recap Sun, Jan 7, 2024 NO 48 ATL 17 NO W
2023 Wk 12 Saints at Falcons, 2023 Wk 12 recap Sun, Nov 26, 2023 ATL 24 NO 15 ATL W
2022 Wk 15 Falcons at Saints, 2022 Wk 15 recap Sun, Dec 18, 2022 NO 21 ATL 18 NO W
2022 Wk 1 Saints at Falcons, 2022 Wk 1 recap Sun, Sep 11, 2022 NO 27 ATL 26 NO W
2021 Wk 18 Saints at Falcons, 2021 Wk 18 recap Sun, Jan 9, 2022 NO 30 ATL 20 NO W
2021 Wk 9 Falcons at Saints, 2021 Wk 9 recap Sun, Nov 7, 2021 ATL 27 NO 25 ATL W

Season to Date (Through Week 4)

The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Falcons vs Saints
Falcons	Stat	Saints
2-2	Record	1-3

24.0	Points per game	26.3

360.5	Yards per game	367.0

5.9	Yards per play	5.0

23.0	Points allowed per game	32.0

313.0	Yards allowed per game	360.3

Falcons vs Saints Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread: NO −1.5Saints failed to cover by 22.5
Total: 48.5Over: 69 points scored (by 20.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
Team	Implied	Actual	Difference
Saints	25.0	24	−1.0
Falcons	23.5	45	+21.5

The Falcons beat their implied total and the Saints fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 6 meetings: Falcons 4–2 ATS, overs 4–2.

Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Atlanta Falcons

Against the spread: 2–2
Over/under: 2–2
ATS as underdog: 2–2
ATS on the road: 2–1

New Orleans Saints

Against the spread: 2–2
Over/under: 3–1
ATS as favorite: 0–2
ATS as underdog: 2–0
ATS at home: 0–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Falcons vs Saints Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 17 in Atlanta. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2026 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Falcons vs Saints Game FAQ

Who won the 2026 Falcons vs Saints Week 4 game?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 45–24 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The game was played at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA, on October 5, 2026. See the Falcons' 2026 schedule.

What was the final score of Falcons vs Saints?

The final score was Falcons 45, Saints 24. The Falcons led 24–7 at halftime, and the second half went Falcons 21, Saints 17.

What happened in the Falcons vs Saints game?

Atlanta led 24–7 at halftime and outscored New Orleans 21–17 after the break to win 45–24. The Falcons finished with a 420–320 edge in total offense and averaged 7.5 yards per play. Bijan Robinson led all players with a catch for 2 yards, plus 19 carries for 145 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Saints committed 1 turnover, the Falcons none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Falcons vs Saints?

Bijan Robinson led the game with 27.7 PPR fantasy points, the RB5 of Week 4, on a catch for 2 yards, plus 19 carries for 145 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Brian Robinson was next with 25.7 (RB8). See Bijan Robinson's 2026 game log.

Who led Falcons vs Saints in passing, rushing and receiving?

Tyler Shough (NO) led all passers with 30 of 48 for 286 yards and a touchdown. Bijan Robinson (ATL) led in rushing with 19 carries for 145 yards and 2 touchdowns. Chris Olave (NO) led in receiving with 8 catches for 116 yards.

How many fantasy points did Bijan Robinson score against the Saints?

Bijan Robinson scored 27.7 points in PPR leagues, 27.2 in half-PPR and 26.7 in standard scoring against the Saints in Week 4 of the 2026 season, on a catch for 2 yards, plus 19 carries for 145 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He handled 54% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Falcons vs Saints?

Brian Robinson Jr. outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 25.7 PPR points on 10.5 xFP (+15.2). Tyler Shough fell furthest short, with 15.9 points on 23.1 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.

How did the Falcons beat the Saints?

The Falcons beat the Saints 45–24 because they averaged 7.5 yards per play to 4.6, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 420–320.

Which team won the turnover battle in Falcons vs Saints?

The Falcons won the turnover battle 1–0: the Saints gave the ball away 1 time and the Falcons not at all. The Falcons won the game.

What is the all-time Falcons vs Saints record?

The Falcons lead the all-time series 59–56 across 115 meetings since 1967, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Falcons and Saints last play before this game?

Before Week 4 of 2026, they last met in the 2025 season on January 4, 2026, when the Falcons beat the Saints 19–17.

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 −1.5, making the New Orleans Saints 1.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 48.5. That implied about 25.0 points for the Saints and 23.5 for the Falcons.

Did Falcons vs Saints go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 48.5, and the teams combined for 69 points, 20.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Falcons vs Saints?

The Falcons covered as 1.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Saints −1.5. The final margin was 21 points.