The New Orleans Saints ran the ball for 150+ and quarterback Derek Carr passed for over 250 yards as they beat the Atlanta Falcons 48-17 in the Caesar Super Dome on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
The Saints scored 31 straight points after Atlanta failed to score on fourth down at the 2-yard line in the middle of the third quarter.
New Orleans converted on third down to move the ball from its 2 yard line to the 24.
New Orleans took a 14-point lead early in the third quarter, but the Falcons show no signs of quit.
With a 24-17 lead, the Falcons forced a punt and got the ball back with 11 minutes left in the 3rd.
The winner has a chance to make it to the playoffs, if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose to the Carolina Panthers.
Desmond Ridder passed for 231 yards at halftime. Derek Carr had 221 yards and three touchdowns with 8 minutes left in the third quarter.
With 2 minutes left in the half, the Saints were on the move thanks to two neutral zone infractions.
On 3rd & 9 inside the 10 yard line, the Falcons go 3 & out.
The Saints are playing the Atlanta Falcons in a must-win to get into the playoffs.
In the first quarter, the Falcons jumped out to a 14-7 lead.
The Saints went for it on fourth and 2 early in the second quarter and converted.
How The Saints Can Make the Playoffs
After Tampa Bay clinched the NFC South title, the Saints need some help to make the playoffs.
The Seattle Seahawks need to lose to the Arizona Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers need to lose to the Chicago Bears.
How To Watch
What: Atlanta Falcons (6-9)vs. New Orleans Saints (8-8)
When: Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 at 1 p.m. ET
Location: Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Final Word
Football is a religion in the South. Want to leave the house? Catch all the Saints games at your favorite local bar.
