The Setters secured a emphatic 44-3 victory over the Hawks in their NFL regular-season fixture on 26 September 2026. The result came after a mixed run for the home side, who had won once and lost twice in their previous three outings. For the visitors, this extended a difficult period that began with a heavy 14-48 defeat to the Falcons on 12 September.
The Setters had shown flashes of attacking intent earlier in the month, posting 59 points against the Mustangs on 12 September. By then they were looking to build momentum after back-to-back losses to the Greyhounds and Warriors. The Hawks, meanwhile, had only one game to their name and were still searching for a response.
What the scoreline told us was straightforward. The Setters took control and didn't let go, while the Hawks were unable to mount any meaningful resistance. Things came to a head in the opening stages, and the visitors simply couldn't find a foothold. The 41-point margin didn't lie.
For the Setters, this was a chance to turn around their recent form. They had been losing games, but they weren't losing badly — until now. The Hawks were on the wrong end of a result that felt inevitable given their previous showing in Atlanta.
The table picture remains early. Both sides are still finding their shape in the new campaign. The Setters can take confidence from this display, while the Hawks have questions to answer before they face another opponent.
