Saints fall to Falcons 45-24, facing scrutiny amid 1-3 start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The New Orleans Saints lost to the Atlanta Falcons 45-24 on October 5, 2026. The Saints struggled offensively, scoring only six first-quarter points in their first four games, a statistic that ranks last in the NFL. CBS Sports analyst Bryant McFadden criticized the team for their slow starts and lack of health, pointing to their inability to execute effectively. Quarterback Tyler Shough expressed disappointment after the game, noting the frustration of not delivering for their passionate fan base. New Orleans now moves forward seeking improvement with a 1-3 record, preparing for a matchup against Minnesota.
- •Saints are now 1-3 this season after the loss to Falcons.
- •New Orleans scored only six first-quarter points through four games.
- •Bryant McFadden criticized the team's urgency and health issues.
- •Quarterback Tyler Shough addressed fan frustrations post-game.
- •Next, the Saints will face the Minnesota Vikings.
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — ‘They’re not healthy’: Former NFL CB Bryant McFadden makes harsh claim about Saints’ 1-3 start
"The Saints have scored six first-quarter points through four games, and their 35 first-quarter points since the start of last season rank last in the NFL over that stretch. Monday night’s 45-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons at the Caesars Superdome added another empty opening quarter to that total, and it drew a blunt verdict […] The post ‘They’re not healthy’: Former NFL CB Bryant McFadden makes harsh claim about Saints’ 1-3 start appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 6, 2026, 11:57 AMJalen Ramsey Could Be Steelers’ Answer at CB as Kaboly Calls for Defensive Shake-Up
NFL•Oct 6, 2026, 11:57 AMDeshaun Watson Playing with Confidence, with a Coach that Believes in Him
NFL•Oct 6, 2026, 11:55 AMTyler Shough understands fans booing home-team Saints in Falcons loss
NFL•Oct 6, 2026, 11:35 AMWhy Packers’ Matt LaFleur is not too interested in engaging in trash talk with Bears
NFL•Oct 6, 2026, 11:33 AMEvery NFL Week 5 Announcer Crew Revealed Ahead of Packed Slate
NFL•Oct 6, 2026, 11:32 AMBears QB Case Keenum credited with win over Jets for taking first snap