New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons (November 9, 2008)

Game Recap


In a week 10 tussle in Atlanta, the Falcons enjoyed a 34-20 win against the Saints. Falcons cruised to the win thanks to a positive start.

The Falcons were led by Matt Ryan who had 248 pass yards, 2 TDs, zero interceptions, was 16 of 23 passing. Michael Turner ran for 96 yards on the ground, 1 touchdown. Jerious Norwood caught 88 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.

For the Saints, Drew Brees tossed in 422 yards, 2 TDs. Marques Colston had 140 receiving yards.

The Falcons finished with 361 total yards, 18 first downs, 0 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were 5 of 11 on third downs. The Saints finished with 521 total yards, 25 first downs, 3 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were 7 of 15 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Atlanta FalconsATL defeat New Orleans SaintsNOR 34-20
  • Date: Sunday, November 9, 2008
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:03PM
  • Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 361, Turnovers: 0
  • New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 521, Turnovers: 3
  • Game Odds:
  • -- Line Point Spread: ATL by 1.5
  • -- Over/Under: 51.0

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
NOR 3 3 0 14 20
ATL 7 10 3 14 34

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Drew BreesNOR31-584222348
Matt RyanATL16-232482067

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Michael TurnerATL2796120
Devery HendersonNOR130030
Pierre ThomasNOR62609
Aaron SteckerNOR321012
Deuce McAllisterNOR51807
Jerious NorwoodATL61708
Drew BreesNOR21006

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Marques ColstonNOR7140048
Jerious NorwoodATL288167
Lance MooreNOR676132
Michael JenkinsATL672032
Roddy WhiteATL568116
Billy MillerNOR565023
David PattenNOR235019
Pierre ThomasNOR53409

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
ATL361131
NOR171050

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
ATL16-23248200
NOR31-58422231

More Game Information On The New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons

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  • Time of Game: 3:06 - 3 hours, 06 minutes
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