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Game Notes: Atlanta Falcons 19, New Orleans Saints 17 | 2025 NFL Week 18
Cameron Jordan and Chase Young tallied 10+ sacks on the season, the first time since 2013 the Saints have two players with double-digit sacks. SEE MORE>>
New Orleans Saints fall short in season finale against Atlanta
For the first time in more than a month, the New Orleans Saints couldn’t outmaneuver the math. The mixture of a lost fumble, punt blocked, missed 56-yard field goal attempt, an interception and an offensive pass interference penalty in the end zone to negate a touchdown — stirred in with a lengthy list of missing offensive players — provided more hurdles than the Saints could clear in a 19-17 loss to the Falcons in the season finale at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. SEE MORE>>
**New Orleans Saints to pick eighth in 2026 NFL Draft**
The New Orleans Saints finished the 2025 season at 6-11, in fourth place in the NFC South. That gives them the eighth pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. The Atlanta Falcons do not have a first round selection. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers’ spot has not been determined. SEE MORE>>
2026 opponents set for New Orleans Saints
With the New Orleans Saints finishing fourth in the NFC South at 6-11, the team’s opponents for the 2026 season have been set: SEE MORE>>
Game Recap: Atlanta Falcons 19, New Orleans Saints 17 | 2025 NFL Week 18
Despite an outstanding effort from the defense and a stirring comeback from the offense, the New Orleans Saints fell to the Atlanta Falcons 19-17 in the season finale on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Saints ended their first season under Coach Kellen Moore with a 6-11 record. SEE MORE>>