The Atlanta Falcons have found themselves back atop the division after downing the New Orleans Saints, 24-15, at home in Week 12. Sunday’s game was filled with big plays, mostly from the two defenses.
Falcons safety Jessie Bates III and Saints cornerback Tyrann Mathieu combined to force four turnovers. Ultimately, Atlanta made plays in the fourth quarter and New Orleans had no answer.
Watch all of the top plays from Sunday’s game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium below.
Derek Carr finds Chris Olave for 50-yard gain
Carr to Olave for 5O YARDS 🔥
📺L FOX pic.twitter.com/TQE5FClMzp
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 26, 2023
London makes a diving effort
Lay out, @DrakeLondon_!
📺 FOX | NFL+ pic.twitter.com/p40wiLjh7W
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) November 26, 2023
Saints stop Falcons on fourth down
4TH DOWN STOP – SAINTS BALL!
Maye and Werner 💪#Saints | 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/AJ2tBKKjzR
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 26, 2023
Juwaun Johnson flips field for Saints
Juwan Johnson for 24 yards! 🙌#Saints | 📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/quwtDm6Js7
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 26, 2023
Taysom Hill makes sideline catch
What a catch Taysom Hill 🫡#Saints | 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/sAHoRwNckD
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 26, 2023
Jessie Bates pick-six
.@jlbiii3 took it to da House ‼️
📺 FOX | NFL+ pic.twitter.com/4PasQpPhXQ
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) November 26, 2023
Bijan Robinson extends Falcons' lead
.@Bijan5Robinson coming through 😤
📺 FOX | NFL+ pic.twitter.com/NJ8aVfbLHf
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) November 26, 2023
Honey Badger gets first of two interceptions
TYRANN TAKEAWAY!!!@Mathieu_Era with the redzone INT#Saints | 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/7yzyOhwzaq
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 26, 2023
Lynn Bowden Jr. runs reverse for first down
Lynn Bowden Jr on the reverse 🔄#Saints | 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/nmfixFlydP
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 26, 2023
Honey Badger intercepts Ridder a second time
HE TAKES WHAT HE WANTS 🦡@LSUFootball | 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/tgfoiFFFW8
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 26, 2023
Jessie Bates punches ball loose from Taysom Hill
I'm 'bout to punch the ball out
📺 FOX | NFL+ pic.twitter.com/sZBL71YV56
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) November 26, 2023
Ridder throws dime to Bijan for touchdown
Watch it on repeat 🔁
📺 FOX | NFL+ pic.twitter.com/KNWRtrxHZG
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) November 26, 2023
Bowden Jr. flips the field for the Saints
Bowden Jr. on the run again – 28 yards ⚜️#Saints | 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/pJNfjFPV9I
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 26, 2023
