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Recap - Saints Defeat Atlanta 30-20

New Orleans got a 146-yard performance from Alvin Kamara as a key part of its 30-20 victory over the Falcons on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The Saints were a -4.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 40.0.

Alvin Kamara rushed for 146 yards, while Tony Jones Jr. added 22 yards in the win. Tre'Quan Smith and Lil'Jordan Humphrey added 76 and 26 receiving yards respectively.

Mike Davis rushed for 30 yards for Atlanta, while Qadree Ollison added 19 yards. Matt Ryan threw for 216 yards for the Falcons, while receivers Russell Gage and Olamide Zaccheaus had 126 and 47 yards respectively.

Atlanta was outgained by New Orleans 369-257 yards in Sunday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 22-13 by the Saints.

The time of possession battle favored New Orleans as their offense was on the field for 39:17, longer than the 20:43 of their opponents.