NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans Saints came back from their bye week hoping to build momentum, but instead suffered a 24–10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Caesars Superdome.
The Falcons pulled away in the fourth quarter with a 49-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to Darnell Mooney. Atlanta also got three field goals from kicker Zane Gonzalez, helping them control the game from start to finish.
New Orleans had chances to stay in the game but failed to capitalize on them. Twice in the second half, the Saints drove inside the Falcons’ five-yard line but came away with just three points. Kicker Blake Grupe missed two field goals in the game.
The Saints’ only touchdown came from the defense. In the second quarter, Justin Reid intercepted a tipped pass and returned it 49 yards to the end zone.
Now at 2–9 on the season, the Saints have six games remaining. They head to Miami next Sunday to take on the Dolphins.
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