Sports Illustrated
Atlanta built a 24-7 halftime lead over New Orleans as the Falcons exploited the Saints’ run defense and sustained pressure on Tyler Shough. Key drivers included Bijan Robinson’s early, dominant rushing surge and a Saints turnover that stalled their offense, while New Orleans leaned on Kamara for its only score. Shough delivered standout throws amid sacks, but the Saints’ ground game struggled to gain traction with Kendre Miller repeatedly fumbling. The result suggests momentum favoring Atlanta at the break, with New Orleans needing a major second-half adjustment to avoid a deeper deficit.