The Falcons secured a convincing 38-10 victory over the Hornets in the regular-season NFL match on Saturday, 10 October 2026. By then the result was already clear, and it did not get any closer for the visitors. The Falcons extended their unbeaten run to eight, though that streak is built on one win and seven losses this season.
What the numbers show
The Falcons have kept three clean sheets on the spin in their last five, while the Hornets have not managed a single score of more than ten points in any of theirs. This match was no different — the Hornets were left exposed from the opening whistle and never found any rhythm. The Falcons put the game to bed early, and the final margin reflected the gulf in form.
Looking at the recent runs, the Falcons lost four of their previous five before turning it around against the Bulls. The Hornets, meanwhile, have lost every game since the season started. The table goes out of the window in these games, but the pattern is unmistakable: one side was fighting for confidence, the other had none to give.
Standings implications
With the season just underway, the standings carry little weight at this stage. Fourth place with zero games and zero points means the season has just started and the table says nothing yet — but the Falcons at least have a result to build on. The Hornets will need to find something quickly if they want to avoid a long campaign.
And here's the thing: the Falcons' defence has been solid in the few games they have played. They have kept a clean sheet in two of their last three, which is more than can be said for the Hornets' attack. The visitors managed only 10 points across five matches, an average of two per game.
