Final · Kickoff
2022 Regular season · Week 15 · Mercedes-Benz Superdome
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The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 21–18 at home at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in Week 15 of the 2022 regular season on December 18, 2022. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Saints to 5–9 and dropped the Falcons to 5–9. It was the Falcons’ third straight loss. The Falcons finished 2022 at 7–10 and missed the playoffs. The Saints finished 2022 at 7–10 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 27–26 on September 11, 2022. When they met again, the Atlanta Falcons won 24–15 on November 26, 2023. The Saints swept the 2022 season series.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Saints lead the series 30–18 after meeting No. 48 since 1999 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
The No. 8 overall pick is still working with trainers, and the earliest reported return is Week 7 in Paris, with the bye making Week 9 against Cleveland a likelier target.
