Saints beat Falcons, miss out on playoffs

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Saints beat the Falcons, but won’t be in the playoffs after the Niners beat the Rams in overtime.

The Saints victory, 30-20, gives the Black and Gold a 9-8 record. The Niners victory pushed their mark to 10-7.

The Saints came out firing in this matchup of NFC South rivals. Taysom Hill connected with Adam Trautman for an 18-yard touchdown on the opening drive of the game.

#Saints first opening drive TD this season.

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— Garland Gillen (@garlandgillen) January 9, 2022

Hill exited the game in the second quarter with a left foot injury. Trevor Siemian came in relief, and delivered right away. He found Tre’Quan Smith for a 13-yard touchdown. That score extended the Saints lead, 14-6.

My oh my, what a TD catch by Tre’Quan Smith. #Saints 14-6

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— Garland Gillen (@garlandgillen) January 9, 2022

Right before half, Siemian hooked up with Juwan Johnson for a 5-yard touchdown. Siemian’s second TD pass pushed the Saints advantage over Atlanta, 24-6.

Juwan Johnson breaking out the “Dirty Bird” dance after scoring against the Falcons. #Saints dominate the first half leading 24-6.

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— Garland Gillen (@garlandgillen) January 9, 2022

With the win, the Saints and Falcons split their season series. Atlanta beat the Saints back in November, 27-25.

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