Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (December 26, 2011)

Game Recap


In a week 16 match-up, the Saints got a strong 45-16 win over the Falcons. After the Saints led at the end of two, the Saints poured it on late and rolled to a comprehensive win.

The Saints were guided by Drew Brees who finished with 307 pass yards in the air, 4 TDs. Marques Colston caught 81 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.

For the Falcons, Matt Ryan connected on 373 yards, 1 touchdown, zero INTs, was 34 of 52 passing. Julio Jones caught 128 receiving yards, 1 TD.

The Saints finished with 463 total yards, 26 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were 10 of 13 on third downs. The Falcons ended up with 469 total yards, 23 first downs, 1 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were 8 of 17 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: New Orleans SaintsNOR defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 45-16
  • Date: Monday, December 26, 2011
  • Game Time Kickoff: 8:40PM
  • New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 463, Turnovers: 2
  • Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 469, Turnovers: 1
  • Game Odds:
  • -- Line Point Spread: NOR by 7.0
  • -- Over/Under: 53.0

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
ATL 10 0 3 3 16
NOR 7 14 10 14 45

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Matt RyanATL34-523731040
Drew BreesNOR23-393074241
Chris RedmanATL6-9610018

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Darren SprolesNOR567036
Pierre ThomasNOR953112
Michael TurnerATL113907
Chris IvoryNOR835011
Drew BreesNOR1909
Jacquizz RodgersATL1-10-1
Matt RyanATL2-302

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Julio JonesATL8128140
Roddy WhiteATL11127026
Marques ColstonNOR781123
Robert MeachemNOR375141
Lance MooreNOR253038
Jimmy GrahamNOR442117
Tony GonzalezATL54109
Michael TurnerATL436012

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
ATL14350
NOR231641

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
ATL40-61434100
NOR23-39307421

More Game Information On The Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints

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  • Time of Game: 3:08 - 3 hours, 08 minutes
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