Game Recap
In a week 1 meeting in Atlanta, the Falcons pitched a 37-34 win over the Saints. The Saints had a positive leading 20-10 but the Falcons rallied in the last 30 minutes.The Falcons then took it in overtime.
The Falcons were guided by Matt Ryan who threw for 448 yards in the air, 3 touchdowns, zero picks, was 31 of 43 passing. Julio Jones finished with 116 receiving yards.
For the Saints, Drew Brees threw for 333 yards passing in the air, 1 touchdown, was 29 of 42 passing. Mark Ingram rumbled for 2 TDs. Marques Colston had 110 receiving yards.
In the offensive show, the Falcons ended up with 568 total yards, 28 first downs, 1 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were 6 of 11 on third downs. The Saints registered 472 total yards, 30 first downs, 2 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were 8 of 13 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Atlanta FalconsATL defeat New Orleans SaintsNOR 37-34
- Date: Sunday, September 7, 2014
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:03PM
- Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 568, Turnovers: 1
- New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 472, Turnovers: 2
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: NOR by 3.0
- -- Over/Under: 51.0
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
OT |
TOT |
| NOR |
6 |
14 |
0 |
14 |
0 |
34 |
| ATL |
0 |
10 |
14 |
10 |
3 |
37 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Matt Ryan | ATL | 31-43 | 448 | 3 | 0 | 54 | |
| Drew Brees | NOR | 29-42 | 333 | 1 | 1 | 57 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Mark Ingram | NOR | 13 | 60 | 2 | 19 | |
| Steven Jackson | ATL | 12 | 52 | 0 | 17 | |
| Jacquizz Rodgers | ATL | 6 | 34 | 1 | 17 | |
| Pierre Thomas | NOR | 7 | 31 | 0 | 13 | |
| Khiry Robinson | NOR | 6 | 28 | 1 | 21 | |
| Brandin Cooks | NOR | 1 | 18 | 0 | 18 | |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | 3 | 15 | 0 | 9 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | 7 | 116 | 0 | 27 | |
| Marques Colston | NOR | 5 | 110 | 0 | 57 | |
| Devin Hester | ATL | 5 | 99 | 0 | 35 | |
| Jimmy Graham | NOR | 8 | 82 | 0 | 17 | |
| Brandin Cooks | NOR | 7 | 77 | 1 | 32 | |
| Roddy White | ATL | 5 | 72 | 1 | 39 | |
| Harry Douglas | ATL | 6 | 69 | 0 | 23 | |
| Pierre Thomas | NOR | 6 | 58 | 0 | 19 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 25 | 123 | 1 | | |
| NOR | 28 | 139 | 3 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 31-43 | 448 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| NOR | 29-42 | 333 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons
- Attendance: 70,706
- Weather:
- Time of Game: 3:18 - 3 hours, 18 minutes
