Saints fall to 1-3 after embarrassing MNF loss to the Falcons

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 05: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with Chris Olave #12 after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter of the game at Caesars Superdome on October 05, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Morgan Simmons/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The New Orleans Saints dropped to 1-3 after an embarrassing 45-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. New Orleans was celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the infamous Domecoming game."

Saints ScoringAlvin Kamara 3-yard rushing touchdown

The Saints finally got on the board at the end of the second quarter with a three-yard rushing touchdown from running back Alvin Kamara. Falcons up 14-7

Daniel Carlson 27-yard field goal

The Saints get into the Red Zone, but fail to find the end zone and settle for a field goal. 24-10 Falcons lead.

Alvin Kamara 5-yard rushing touchdown

The Saints try to pull back after Kamara's second rushing touchdown of the day, scoring from a five-yard rush. 31-17 Falcons lead.

Tyler Shough 3-yard passing touchdown to Devaughn Vele

Tyler Shough finds the end zone for the first time in the game in garbage time, hitting Devaughn Vele, who makes a beautiful attempt for the ball. 45-24 Falcons win.

Team Stats

Passing Offense: 30/48, 270 yards, 1 passing touchdown, 2 sacks

Rushing Offense: 19 attempts, 50 yards, 2.6 yards per carry, 2 touchdowns, 1 fumble

Passing Defense: 15/20, 215 yards allowed, 1 touchdown, 1 sack

Rushing Defense: 35 attempts, 205 yards allowed, 5 touchdowns

Turnovers: 1 (fumble)

Penalties: 8-49

Third Down Efficiency: 6/15

Fourth Down Efficiency: 3/4

Player Stats

QB Tyler Shough: 30/48, 286 yards, 1 touchdown

RB Alvin Kamara: 7 attempts, 23 rushing yards, 5 receptions, 35 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns

WR Chris Olave: 8 receptions, 116 yards

S Julian Blackmon: 10 tackles, 5 solo

EDGE Tyree Wilson: 6 tackles, 4 solo, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss

K Daniel Carlson: 1/2 FG, 3/3 XP

Next vs. Minnesota Vikings

After their harsh loss, the Saints will now face the Brian Flores-led Minnesota Vikings defense. New Orleans will be at home and plan to honor legendary quarterback Drew Brees.