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Game notes: Atlanta Falcons 26, New Orleans Saints 24
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Game notes: Atlanta Falcons 26, New Orleans Saints 24

Tight end Taysom Hill played in his 100e career game Sunday and was efficient for the Saints offense before leaving with an injury, with six carries for 24 yards and two touchdowns. With the two scores, he now has 40 in his career, ninth most in franchise history.

Hill’s 29 career rushing touchdowns now rank fifth in the club record books, passing RBs Tony Galbreath, Chuck Muncie and Pierre Thomas.

Wide receiver Chris Olave was key for the Saints offense on Sunday, finishing with a season-high eight receptions for 87 yards.

Receiver/returner Rashid Shaheed had a career-high eight grabs for 83 yards, as well as three kickoff returns for 75 yards (25.0 avg.) and two punt returns for 17 yards.

Lucas Patrick got the start at left guard for the Saints and played in his 100th career game on Sunday.

Cornerback Paulsen Adebo finished with a career-high and team-best 12 tackles (10 solo), one interception and three passes defensed.

Cornerback Alontae Taylor added four solo stops and two passes defensed.

Defensive end Payton Turner finished with three stops, including a strip sack for a loss of 11 yards to stop an Atlanta drive in Saints territory.

Linebacker Anthony Orji led the special teams units with two tackles.

Matthew Hayball punted three times for 120 yards (40.0 gross average) and beat all three inside the 20-yard line.