Saints win 1st game after firing Dennis Allen, snap 7-game losing streak with 20–17 over Falcons

The New Orleans Saints won their first game since head coach Dennis Allen was fired last Monday, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 20-17. The victory under interim coach Darren Rizzi ended a seven-game losing streak.

Atlanta kicker Younghoe Koo missed three field goals, including an attempt with 6:39 left in the fourth quarter that missed the right post.