New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons (December 9, 2001)

Game Recap

In a December week 13 clash, the Saints completed a 28-10 victory against the Falcons. The Saints were ahead at the half 14-10 and rolled to a straightforward win.

The Saints were led by Aaron Brooks who connected on 279 passing yards, 1 TD, zero INTs, was 20 of 30 passing. Deuce McAllister ran for 1 TD. Joe Horn had 138 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.

For the Falcons, Chris Chandler tossed in 233 yards in the air. Brian Finneran caught 92 receiving yards.

The Saints finished with 379 total yards, 19 first downs, 2 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were 6 of 12 on third downs. The Falcons ended with 230 total yards, 20 first downs, 2 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were 2 of 11 on third downs.

Notes

• Score: New Orleans SaintsNOR defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 28-10
• Date: Sunday, December 9, 2001
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:05PM
• New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 379, Turnovers: 2
• Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 230, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
NOR	14	0	0	14	28
ATL	7	3	0	0	10

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Aaron Brooks	NOR	20-30	279	1	0	50
Chris Chandler	ATL	18-32	233	0	1	35
Deuce McAllister	NOR	1-1	12	1	0	12

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Deuce McAllister	NOR	1	54	1	54
Ricky Williams	NOR	15	41	1	18
Bob Christian	ATL	6	40	0	13
Aaron Brooks	NOR	5	19	0	16
Maurice Smith	ATL	12	7	1	7
Chris Chandler	ATL	3	3	0	4

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Joe Horn	NOR	7	138	1	50
Brian Finneran	ATL	6	92	0	35
Bob Christian	ATL	5	50	0	22
Willie Jackson	NOR	4	46	1	16
Robert Wilson	NOR	1	44	0	44
Ricky Williams	NOR	5	42	0	13
Tony Martin	ATL	2	23	0	13
Shawn Jefferson	ATL	1	20	0	20

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
ATL	21	50	1
NOR	21	114	2

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
ATL	18-32	233	0	1	9
NOR	21-31	291	2	0	3

More Game Information On The New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons

• Attendance: 68,826
• Weather:
• Time of Game: 3:04 - 3 hours, 04 minutes