Taysom Hill, playing in his 100th NFL game, scored two touchdowns to keep the Saints in the game.

Hill’s first touchdown came on a 2-yard run, giving the Saints a touchdown on the opening possession every game this season. The last time a Saints team did that was in 2009. Hill scored again on a 5-yard run, a score set up when cornerback Pauslon Adebo intercepted Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Running back Alvin Kamara had nine carries for 55 yards, while Hill added six carries for 24 yards. Carr was 10 of 14 for 70 yards. Chris Olave was the leading receiver with three catches for 30 yards.

Linebacker Demario Davis missed the first game of his 13-year career with injuries. Willey Gay took his place in the lineup, but had to leave with a hand injury and was replaced by D’Marco Jackson.

The Saints get the ball to start the second half.