Key Takeaways

• Quarterback: Penix Jr. went 15-for-20 for 223 yards with one touchdown and no turnovers, benefiting from a versatile ground game and solid protection.
• Running back: Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson Jr. combined for 145 and 62 yards respectively, with Bijan scoring twice and Brian adding three rushing touchdowns across 14 carries, contributing to a team total of 205 rushing yards.
• Wide receiver: Drake London had 96 yards on five catches, while Jahan Dotson secured a 31-yard touchdown pass and Zachariah Branch added two receptions for 10 yards.
• Tight end/offensive line: Kyle Pitts produced three catches for 47 yards, including a 28-yard connection, and Jake Matthews logged his 200th start though left the game with a groin injury; the line allowed only one sack on Penix.
• Defensive line/linebackers: The front seven pressured the Saints’ quarterback 12 times, recording two sacks and limiting the Saints to 50 rushing yards; Harold Perkins Jr. had eight tackles and a half-sack.
• Secondary: The Saints passed for 286 yards, with the Falcons’ back end showing lapses at times but also forcing a fumble and making key plays in coverage.
• Special teams: Nick Folk connected on all three field-goal attempts (44- and 31-yarders noted) and Jake Bailey averaged 45.2 yards per punt on four tries.