ATLANTA (Interstat) — Zane Gonzalez kicked a 38-yard field goal with 2:52 remaining to lift the Atlanta Falcons to a 19-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The Falcons took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on a 15-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to Drake London. The Saints tied it in the second quarter on a 1-yard touchdown run by Tyler Shough. Gonzalez and Saints kicker Charlie Smyth then exchanged field goals, leaving Atlanta ahead 13-10 entering the fourth.

Gonzalez hit his third field goal early in the final period before Smyth missed a 56-yard attempt. Gonzalez’s fourth and decisive kick gave Atlanta a 19-16 lead. The Saints answered with a 16-yard touchdown pass from Shough to Ronnie Bell with 1:11 left, but could not reclaim possession. The Falcons’ defense, led by Dee Alford’s nine tackles and an interception, secured the win.

Atlanta improved to 8-9, while New Orleans fell to 6-11. Attendance was 69,512.