Atlanta's onside kick recovery seals Week 18 win vs. Saints

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts secures an onside kick recovery to seal the Falcons Week 18 win against the New Orleans Saints and send the Carolina Panthers to the NFL playoffs.

Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Jessie Bates III, James Pearce Jr., Chris Lindstrom, Tyler Allgeier, Jalon Walker, Divine Deablo and Dee Alford speak to the media following the Week 18 Atlanta Falcons win over the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris reflects on the Falcons 4 win in a row over the New Orleans Saints to close out the 2025 NFL season.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins speaks with the media immediately following the Atlanta Falcons win over the New Orleans Saints.

Head coach Raheem Morris speaks to the team and hands out game balls after the Falcons season finale victory over the New Orleans Saints.

Highlights from the Week 18 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons during the 2025 NFL season.

New Orleans Saints play the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on 01/04/2026

The Atlanta Falcons take a two-score lead against the New Orleans Saint through a 38-yard field goal from kicker Zane Gonzalez.

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford shifts the balance of the NFC South divisional race by undercutting and intercepting a pass from New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough.

The Atlanta Falcons take a 16-10 lead against the New Orleans Saints with a 38-yard field goal from Falcons kicker Zane Gonzalez.

Atlanta Falcons running back pays for a 5-yard gain with a ripped undershirt.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins moves his offense into New Orleans Saints' territory with a 15-yard completion to Falcons wide receiver Drake London.

Atlanta Falcons kicker Zane Gonzalez boosts the Falcons' lead to 13-7 against the New Orleans Saints with a 51-yard field goal.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London high points a pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins for a 37-yard gain against the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. gets to New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough for a 7-yard sack.

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford comes off the edge for a 4-yard sack of New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough.

Atlanta Falcons kicker Zane Gonzalez hits a 40-yard field goal to extend the Falcons' lead to 10-0 against the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson makes multiple quick cuts on his way to a 12-yard carry against the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Kentavius Street comes up with a 7-yard sack of New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough.

The Atlanta Falcons take an early lead against the New Orleans Saints on a lofted touchdown pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins to wide receiver Drake London.

Atlanta Falcons safety Jammie Robinson comes free up the middle to block a New Orleans Saints punt and set up the Falcons offense inside the red zone.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins converts a fourth-and-3 with a 9-yard pass to tight end Kyle Pitts.

The New Orleans Saints begin their opening drive with a completed pass from quarterback Tyler Shough to tight end Juwan Johnson, but Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. punches the football out from behind and sees Falcons safety Xavier Watts recover inside of Saints' territory.

Atlanta Falcons Safety Jessie Bates III & Special Teams Coordinator Marquice Williams speak with the media ahead of the Falcons final home matchup of the season against the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Kirk Cousins reflects on the Falcons' MNF win over the Rams, and looks ahead to this Sunday's Week 18 NFC South matchup against the New Orleans Saints.