New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons
7-9, 3-5 Away
20
7-9, 3-5 Away
8-8, 4-4 Home
17
8-8, 4-4 Home
Game Leaders
323
D. BreesQB
32/42, 1 TD
323
334
M. RyanQB
24/36, 2 TD, 1 INT
334
66
T. HightowerRB
16 CAR, 1 TD
66
81
D. FreemanRB
24 CAR
81
81
B. ColemanWR
5 REC
81
149
J. JonesWR
9 REC
149
1
C. JordanDE
1
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8
B. BrownerCB
7 SOLO
8
8
R. AlfordCB
8 SOLO
8
Team Stats
390
Total Yards
419
1
Turnovers
2
24
1st Downs
25
4-45
Penalties
4-32
6/10
3rd Down
8/12
0/1
4th Down
0/0
2/5
Red Zone
1/2
29:34
Possession
30:26
Game Information
Atlanta, GA
Side Judge:Jeff Lamberth
Back Judge:Lee Dyer
Referee:Craig Wrolstad
Umpire:Roy Ellison
Field Judge:Steve Zimmer
Down Judge:Mark Hittner
Line Judge:Julian Mapp
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 24 | 25 |
| Passing 1st downs | 16 | 18 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 6 | 5 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 2 | 2 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-10 | 8-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 65 | 63 |
| Total Yards | 390 | 419 |
| Total Drives | 9 | 8 |
| Yards per Play | 6.0 | 6.7 |
| Passing | 323 | 327 |
| Comp/Att | 32/43 | 24/36 |
| Yards per pass | 7.5 | 8.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 0-0 | 1-7 |
| Rushing | 67 | 92 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 26 |
| Yards per rush | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 2-5 | 1-2 |
| Penalties | 4-45 | 4-32 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 29:34 | 30:26 |
2025 Standings
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 306 | 383 |
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