The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints have one of the NFL’s longest-running divisional rivalries. In the 2025 regular season, they met twice, with Atlanta winning both games: 24-10 on November 23, 2025, in New Orleans and 19-17 on January 4, 2026, in Atlanta.
The two 2025 meetings produced contrasting statistical profiles. Atlanta won the first matchup with stronger efficiency in passing and rushing, while New Orleans generated more total yardage in the second meeting but could not convert that production into a victory.
Key Statistics
2025 Series Summary
| Statistic | Nov. 23, 2025 | Jan. 4, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Atlanta Falcons | Atlanta Falcons |
| Final Score | Falcons 24, Saints 10 | Falcons 19, Saints 17 |
| Venue | Caesars Superdome | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Atlanta Total Yards | 302 | 208 |
| New Orleans Total Yards | 293 | 340 |
| Atlanta Passing | 199 | 180 |
| New Orleans Passing | 243 | 259 |
| Atlanta Rushing | 121 | 49 |
| New Orleans Rushing | 79 | 108 |
| Atlanta Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| New Orleans Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Atlanta First Downs | 13 | 14 |
| New Orleans First Downs | 21 | 16 |
| Atlanta Time of Possession | 27:09 | — |
| New Orleans Time of Possession | 32:51 | — |
The November meeting was statistically close in total yardage, with Atlanta holding a 302-293 edge. The January rematch was different: New Orleans produced 340 yards to Atlanta’s 208 but still lost 19-17.
Leading 2025 Players
| Category | Atlanta Falcons | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Passing Leader | Michael Penix Jr. — 1,982 yards | Tyler Shough — 2,384 yards |
| 2025 Rushing Leader | Bijan Robinson — 1,478 yards | Alvin Kamara — 471 yards |
| 2025 Receiving Leader | Kyle Pitts — 928 yards | Chris Olave — 1,163 yards |
| Leading Tackler | Kaden Elliss — 107 | Demario Davis — 64 |
| Sack Leader | James Pearce Jr. — 10.5 | Cameron Jordan — 10.5 |
| Interception Leader | Xavier Watts — 5 | Kool-Aid McKinstry — 3 |
Official 2025 team statistics list Robinson, Pitts and Penix among Atlanta’s leading offensive producers, while Shough, Olave and Kamara led major offensive categories for New Orleans.
Career Overview
The Falcons and Saints compete in the NFC South and have played each other regularly since New Orleans entered the NFL in 1967. The rivalry has produced more than 100 regular-season meetings.
Through the 2025 season, Pro Football Reference lists 113 regular-season meetings, with New Orleans holding a 57-56 advantage in the series before accounting for the January 4, 2026 game. The Saints’ head-to-head page lists 113 games, including a 56-57 record from New Orleans’ perspective before the latest meeting. Atlanta then won the January 2026 matchup, bringing the regular-season series to an even 57-57 after 114 games.
Atlanta’s franchise statistics include 406 wins, 522 losses and 6 ties through 2026, while New Orleans’ franchise record is listed at 423-492-5.
Career Statistics
Because this is a team-versus-team keyword, career statistics are best represented by the franchise’s all-time statistical leaders and the players who have shaped the rivalry.
Atlanta Falcons All-Time Leaders
| Category | Player | Career Total |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Yards | Matt Ryan | 59,735 |
| Passing TDs | Matt Ryan | 367 |
| Rushing Yards | Gerald Riggs | 6,631 |
| Rushing TDs | Gerald Riggs | 48 |
| Receptions | Julio Jones | 848 |
| Receiving Yards | Julio Jones | 12,896 |
| Receiving TDs | Julio Jones | 60 |
| Points | Matt Bryant | 1,163 |
| Approx. Value | Matt Ryan | 203 |
New Orleans Saints All-Time Leaders
| Category | Player | Career Total |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Yards | Drew Brees | 68,010 |
| Passing TDs | Drew Brees | 491 |
| Rushing Yards | Alvin Kamara | 7,250 |
| Rushing TDs | Alvin Kamara | 61 |
| Receptions | Marques Colston | 711 |
| Receiving Yards | Marques Colston | 9,759 |
| Receiving TDs | Marques Colston | 72 |
| Points | Morten Andersen | 1,318 |
| Approx. Value | Drew Brees | 228 |
Season-by-Season Stats
Recent Falcons vs Saints Meetings
| Season | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Nov. 26, 2023 | Atlanta | Falcons 24-15 |
| 2024 | Jan. 7, 2024 | New Orleans | Saints 48-17 |
| 2024 | Sept. 29, 2024 | Atlanta | Falcons 26-24 |
| 2024 | Nov. 10, 2024 | New Orleans | Saints 20-17 |
| 2025 | Nov. 23, 2025 | New Orleans | Falcons 24-10 |
| 2025 | Jan. 4, 2026 | Atlanta | Falcons 19-17 |
Atlanta 2025 Regular-Season Statistics
| Category | Leader | Statistic |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Yards | Michael Penix Jr. | 1,982 |
| Passing TDs | Kirk Cousins | 10 |
| Rushing Yards | Bijan Robinson | 1,478 |
| Rushing TDs | Tyler Allgeier | 8 |
| Receiving Yards | Kyle Pitts | 928 |
| Receiving TDs | Drake London | 7 |
| Tackles | Kaden Elliss | 107 |
| Sacks | James Pearce Jr. | 10.5 |
| Interceptions | Xavier Watts | 5 |
New Orleans 2025 Regular-Season Statistics
| Category | Leader | Statistic |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Yards | Tyler Shough | 2,384 |
| Passing TDs | Tyler Shough | 10 |
| Rushing Yards | Alvin Kamara | 471 |
| Rushing TDs | Devin Neal | 2 |
| Receiving Yards | Chris Olave | 1,163 |
| Receiving TDs | Juwan Johnson | 7 |
| Tackles | Demario Davis | 64 |
| Sacks | Cameron Jordan | 10.5 |
| Interceptions | Kool-Aid McKinstry | 3 |
Records
Series Records
- The Falcons and Saints had played 114 regular-season games after Atlanta’s January 4, 2026 victory.
- The all-time regular-season series stood at 57 wins apiece after that game.
- The Saints’ franchise has one playoff victory against Atlanta in the documented head-to-head record.
- New Orleans has won one Super Bowl, while Atlanta has made two Super Bowl appearances without winning one.
Notable Recent Records
Atlanta won both meetings during the 2025 season.
The November 23 game featured three Atlanta field goals from Zane Gonzalez, including kicks from 56, 41 and 54 yards. The Falcons also scored two passing touchdowns.
In the January 4 rematch, Gonzalez converted field goals from 40, 51 and 38 yards, with the second 38-yarder providing the Falcons’ final points.
Awards and Honors
Atlanta Falcons
Notable franchise honors include:
- Matt Ryan — NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year in 2016.
- Julio Jones — multiple Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro honors.
- Deion Sanders — Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and former Falcons star.
- Claude Humphrey — Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end.
- Jessie Tuggle — long-time Falcons defensive standout.
New Orleans Saints
Notable franchise honors include:
- Drew Brees — Super Bowl XLIV champion and Super Bowl MVP.
- Drew Brees — multiple All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections.
- Rickey Jackson — Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker.
- Willie Roaf — Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive tackle.
- Morten Andersen — Pro Football Hall of Fame kicker.
- Marques Colston — franchise receiving leader for much of the Saints’ modern era.
The Saints’ official franchise statistics identify Brees, Kamara and Colston as the team’s all-time leaders in major passing, rushing and receiving categories.
Performance Trends
Atlanta’s 2025 Profile
Atlanta finished the 2025 regular season with 5,661 offensive yards, including 2,138 rushing yards and 3,703 passing yards. The Falcons averaged 5.2 yards per offensive play and scored 37 touchdowns.
Bijan Robinson was the central rushing component, producing 1,478 rushing yards on 287 carries, an average of 5.2 yards per attempt. He also caught 79 passes for 820 yards.
New Orleans’ 2025 Profile
New Orleans recorded 5,331 total offensive yards, including 1,603 rushing yards and 4,027 passing yards. The Saints averaged 4.8 yards per offensive play and recorded 31 touchdowns.
Chris Olave led the Saints with 1,163 receiving yards, while Tyler Shough led the passing game with 2,384 yards.
Two-Matchup Trend
The two 2025 games illustrate how different statistical paths can produce similar results:
- Nov. 23: Atlanta had more total yards, more rushing yards and a better passer rating from Kirk Cousins.
- Jan. 4: New Orleans had 340 total yards compared with Atlanta’s 208.
- Atlanta nevertheless won both games.
- Turnovers were significant in each matchup, with each team recording one interception in both games.
Historical Context
The Falcons-Saints rivalry is unusual because the teams have spent decades in the same division and have accumulated a very large number of head-to-head games.
The statistical history also features different franchise identities. Atlanta’s all-time passing record belongs to Matt Ryan, while its receiving record belongs to Julio Jones. New Orleans’ passing record belongs to Drew Brees, whose 68,010 passing yards are substantially above the Falcons’ franchise record of 59,735.
New Orleans also has the higher franchise rushing total among its leaders: Alvin Kamara’s 7,250 yards exceed Gerald Riggs’ Atlanta record of 6,631 yards.
Head-to-Head Statistics
2025 — November 23
Atlanta Falcons 24, New Orleans Saints 10
| Player | Team | Passing | Rushing | Receiving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | ATL | 16/23, 199 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT | 2-5 | — |
| Tyler Shough | NO | 30/43, 243 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT | 7-22 | — |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | — | 14-70 | 2-37 |
| Tyler Allgeier | ATL | — | 12-44 | 1-5 |
| Chris Olave | NO | — | — | 9-70 |
| Juwan Johnson | NO | — | — | 6-46 |
| Darnell Mooney | ATL | — | — | 3-74, 1 TD |
Atlanta finished with 302 total yards against 293 for New Orleans. The Falcons ran for 121 yards, while the Saints managed 79 rushing yards.
2025 — January 4, 2026
Atlanta Falcons 19, New Orleans Saints 17
| Player | Team | Passing | Rushing | Receiving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | ATL | 18/32, 180 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT | 3-0 | — |
| Tyler Shough | NO | 23/35, 259 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT | 3-34, 1 TD | — |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | — | 15-33 | 3-10 |
| Audric Estime | NO | — | 21-63 | 5-43 |
| Drake London | ATL | — | — | 4-78, 1 TD |
| Kyle Pitts | ATL | — | — | 6-58 |
| Juwan Johnson | NO | — | — | 3-61 |
| Dante Pettis | NO | — | — | 5-60 |
| Ronnie Bell | NO | — | — | 2-23, 1 TD |
New Orleans generated 340 total yards, compared with 208 for Atlanta. The Saints also had a 232-159 advantage in net passing yards and a 108-49 advantage in rushing yards.
All-Time Series Snapshot
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Regular-Season Meetings through Jan. 4, 2026 | 114 |
| Falcons Wins | 57 |
| Saints Wins | 57 |
| Falcons Playoff Wins | 1 |
| Saints Playoff Wins | 1 |
| 2025 Falcons Wins | 2 |
| 2025 Saints Wins | 0 |
The regular-season series reached a 57-57 tie following Atlanta’s 19-17 win on January 4, 2026.
Recent Form
Atlanta Falcons — 2025 Season
Atlanta finished the 2025 regular season 8-9. The Falcons produced 353 points and allowed 401, according to their 2025 franchise statistics.
The offense was led by Bijan Robinson on the ground and Kyle Pitts and Drake London through the air. Robinson finished with 1,478 rushing yards, while Pitts recorded 928 receiving yards and London 919.
New Orleans Saints — 2025 Season
New Orleans finished 6-11. Tyler Shough led the team in passing yards with 2,384, while Chris Olave produced 1,163 receiving yards. Alvin Kamara led the Saints in rushing with 471 yards.
The Saints recorded 5,331 offensive yards, compared with 5,661 for Atlanta.
Statistical Highlights
- 2-0: Atlanta’s record against New Orleans in the 2025 regular season.
- 24-10: Atlanta’s November 23, 2025 victory.
- 19-17: Atlanta’s January 4, 2026 victory.
- 1,478: Bijan Robinson’s 2025 rushing yards.
- 1,163: Chris Olave’s 2025 receiving yards.
- 2,384: Tyler Shough’s 2025 passing yards.
- 928: Kyle Pitts’ 2025 receiving yards.
- 107: Kaden Elliss’ 2025 tackles.
- 10.5: James Pearce Jr.’s 2025 sacks.
- 5: Xavier Watts’ 2025 interceptions.
- 57-57: Regular-season Falcons-Saints series record after January 4, 2026.
- 340: New Orleans’ total yards in the January 2026 meeting.
- 208: Atlanta’s total yards in that game.
- 302: Atlanta’s total yards in the November 2025 meeting.
- 293: New Orleans’ total yards in the November 2025 meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the latest Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints game?
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 19-17 on January 4, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Who won the Falcons vs Saints games in 2025?
Atlanta won both regular-season meetings in the 2025 season. The Falcons won 24-10 on November 23, 2025, and 19-17 on January 4, 2026, which was the final game of the 2025 regular season.
Who was Atlanta’s leading rusher in the 2025 Falcons-Saints matchup?
Bijan Robinson rushed for 70 yards on 14 carries in the November 23 meeting and 33 yards on 15 carries in the January 4 rematch.
Who was the leading passer in the November 2025 game?
Kirk Cousins completed 16 of 23 passes for 199 yards, two touchdowns and one interception for Atlanta. Tyler Shough completed 30 of 43 passes for 243 yards with one interception for New Orleans.
Who led the January 2026 game in passing?
Tyler Shough led the game with 259 passing yards, completing 23 of 35 attempts with one touchdown and one interception. Kirk Cousins finished with 180 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception.
How many times have the Falcons and Saints played?
They had played 114 regular-season games through January 4, 2026. The regular-season series was tied at 57 wins apiece after Atlanta’s victory in that game.
Who has more total yards in the all-time franchise statistics, Matt Ryan or Drew Brees?
Drew Brees holds the Saints’ franchise passing record with 68,010 yards, while Matt Ryan holds Atlanta’s franchise record with 59,735 yards.
Who led the Falcons in receiving in 2025?
Kyle Pitts led Atlanta with 928 receiving yards on 88 receptions, followed by Drake London with 919 yards.
Who led the Saints in receiving in 2025?
Chris Olave led New Orleans with 1,163 receiving yards. Juwan Johnson ranked second with 889 yards.
Sources and References
- NFL official gamebook — Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints, November 23, 2025: verified final score, individual player statistics, team statistics and scoring plays.
- NFL official gamebook — New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons, January 4, 2026: verified final score, player statistics, team statistics and scoring plays.
- Atlanta Falcons official statistics: 2025 team and player statistics, including passing, rushing, receiving, tackles, sacks and interceptions.
- New Orleans Saints official statistics: 2025 team and player statistics.
- Pro Football Reference: Falcons-Saints historical matchup records, franchise statistics and individual game box scores.
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