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
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Matt Ryan | ATL | 34-52 | 373 | 1 | 0 | 40 | |
| Drew Brees | NOR | 23-39 | 307 | 4 | 2 | 41 | |
| Chris Redman | ATL | 6-9 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 18 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Darren Sproles | NOR | 5 | 67 | 0 | 36 | |
| Pierre Thomas | NOR | 9 | 53 | 1 | 12 | |
| Michael Turner | ATL | 11 | 39 | 0 | 7 | |
| Chris Ivory | NOR | 8 | 35 | 0 | 11 | |
| Drew Brees | NOR | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
| Jacquizz Rodgers | ATL | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | 2 | -3 | 0 | 2 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | 8 | 128 | 1 | 40 | |
| Roddy White | ATL | 11 | 127 | 0 | 26 | |
| Marques Colston | NOR | 7 | 81 | 1 | 23 | |
| Robert Meachem | NOR | 3 | 75 | 1 | 41 | |
| Lance Moore | NOR | 2 | 53 | 0 | 38 | |
| Jimmy Graham | NOR | 4 | 42 | 1 | 17 | |
| Tony Gonzalez | ATL | 5 | 41 | 0 | 9 | |
| Michael Turner | ATL | 4 | 36 | 0 | 12 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 14 | 35 | 0 | | |
| NOR | 23 | 164 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 40-61 | 434 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| NOR | 23-39 | 307 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints
- Attendance: 73,084
- Weather:
- Time of Game: 3:08 - 3 hours, 08 minutes
