Final · Kickoff
2025 Regular season · Week 18 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 19–17 at home at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Week 18 of the 2025 regular season on January 4, 2026. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Falcons to 8–9 and dropped the Saints to 6–11. It was the Falcons’ fourth straight win. The Saints finished 2025 at 6–11 and missed the playoffs. The Falcons finished 2025 at 8–9 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Atlanta Falcons won 24–10 on November 23, 2025. When they met again, the Atlanta Falcons won 45–24 on October 5, 2026. The Falcons swept the 2025 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 32–22 after meeting No. 54 since 1999 Full series history
New Orleans will add its greatest quarterback to the Superdome's Ring of Honor on Sunday, two months after his first-ballot enshrinement in Canton. He also receives his Hall of Fame ring during the ceremony.
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.
