Game Recap
In a week 3 collision in Atlanta, the Saints got a 43-37 win against the Falcons. The Saints started well early with a 16-14 halftime lead and held off the Falcons late.The Saints then took it in overtime.
The Saints were led by Drew Brees who threw for 396 yards passing, 3 touchdowns, zero picks, was 39 of 49 passing. Michael Thomas had 129 yards receiving, 10 pass catches.
For the Falcons, Matt Ryan finished with 374 pass yards, 5 TDs, zero INTs, was 26 of 35 passing. Calvin Ridley had 146 yards receiving, 3 TDs.
The Saints tallied 534 total yards, 32 first downs, 0 turnovers and 11 penalties. They were 7 of 14 on third downs. The Falcons finished with 407 total yards, 24 first downs, 0 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were 4 of 11 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: New Orleans SaintsNOR defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 43-37
- Date: Sunday, September 23, 2018
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 534, Turnovers: 0
- Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 407, Turnovers: 0
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: ATL by 1.5
- -- Over/Under: 54.0
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
OT |
TOT |
| NOR |
7 |
9 |
7 |
14 |
6 |
43 |
| ATL |
7 |
7 |
7 |
16 |
0 |
37 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Drew Brees | NOR | 39-49 | 396 | 3 | 0 | 35 | |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | 26-35 | 374 | 5 | 0 | 75 | |
Rushing Leaders
Receiving Leaders
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 22 | 48 | 0 | | |
| NOR | 27 | 143 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 26-35 | 374 | 5 | 0 | 3 | |
| NOR | 39-49 | 396 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons
- Attendance: 74,457
- Weather:
- Time of Game: 3:38 - 3 hours, 38 minutes
