The New Orleans Saints, even with the added fanfare surrounding the Caesars Superdome, never had a chance to stop Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson on Monday night. The Atlanta Falcons swept the Saints to a dominant 45-24 victory in New Orleans. Bijan had 145 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries in the team’s second blowout in as many weeks. Brian scored three touchdowns, leading the Falcons to five to tie the team’s single-game record. AdvertisementBijan set the tone from the beginning. He scored a 59-yard score on the third play from scrimmage and reached the end zone completely intact to silence the Superdome crowd on the 20th anniversary of his post-Hurricane Katrina “Domecoming.” Bijan got another rushing touchdown in the books late in the first quarter and entered the locker room with 103 rushing yards. Brian also scored a third rushing touchdown in the first half, helping lead the Falcons to a 24-7 halftime lead. It was a truly dominant start, as the Saints struggled to get much of it going. New Orleans only managed 15 rushing yards as a team in the first 30 minutes, although Alvin Kamara scored a 3-yard touchdown. He scored his first score in more than a year. Chris Olave was the lone bright spot, hauling in three catches for 62 yards, including a 44-yarder to set up Kamara’s touchdown. Brian scored his second touchdown on the Falcons’ first drive of the second half, and that nearly put the game away. He ran it in from eight yards out to cap a long drive, which came after the Saints managed just one field goal after burning more than seven minutes off the clock to open the quarter. The Falcons had no problems getting on the field there either. The saints had no way to stop them. While Kamara found the end zone again (he ran it from five yards out early in the fourth quarter), it was too late. The Falcons responded with a quick drive and Michael Penix found Jahan Dotson for a 31-yard touchdown pass, his only one of the night, to keep the game out of reach. Brian added his final touchdown midway through the fourth quarter for good measure. He finished with 62 yards on 14 carries. Penix was 15 of 20 for 223 yards. Drake London had 96 yards on five receptions, and Dotson had 54 yards on two receptions. Shough was 30 of 48 for 286 yards and a touchdown (a late one he threw to Vele in garbage time) in the loss for the Saints, who fell to 1-3 on the year. Olave had 116 yards on eight receptions and Kamara had 23 yards on seven carries. They finished with just 50 rushing yards as a team. The Falcons are now 2-2 and look like a much different team than the one that lost back-to-back games to open the season behind quarterback Cooper Rush. They went into Lambeau Field last week to beat the Green Bay Packers 35-14. Bijan also had 194 rushing yards and two touchdowns in that win. Surprisingly, this is also now the first time the team had over 400 total net yards in consecutive road games since October 2020. Back then, Matt Ryan was the team’s quarterback. Now he is in charge of the board. It’s still very early, but the Falcons’ running game looks as good as anyone in the league. If they continue like this, now that Penix is back and healthy, their first NFC South title since their Super Bowl run during the 2016 campaign is absolutely on the table. Live41 UpdatesTue, 06 Oct 2026 12:07 am UTCRyan YoungTuesday, 06 Oct 2026 03:48 am UTCRyan YoungTonight was, surprisingly, the first time the Falcons had over 400 total net yards in consecutive road games since October 2020. Back then, Matt Ryan was the team’s quarterback. He now leads his main office. Atlanta had 420 yards tonight and 498 last week in Green Bay. Tuesday, October 6, 2026 03:33 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff It was a dream night for the Falcons, who ran over the rival Saints to the tune of 205 rushing yards in a 45-24 victory. Bijan Robinson ran for two touchdowns and 145 rushing and backfield yards. teammate Brian Robinson ran for THREE scores. Tuesday, October 6, 2026 03:28 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff The Saints evened the Falcons’ score in the fourth quarter with a late score. Two blowouts in their favor are making the Dirty Birds laugh. And it’s good to see the internet has jokes and mea culpas: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 03:15 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff You didn’t think the Falcons were just going to call it a night, did you? Atlanta’s dominance on the field has been profound. Tuesday, October 6, 2026 03:06 a.m. the Superdome while the Falcons are giving them the business. But at least Saints legend Steve Gleason, who was honored during the pregame festivities, provided the funny on the Manningcast: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 03:04 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff Yes, maybe we were too premature in burying the Falcons this season. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. continues to be a difference maker for this ATL offense. Tuesday, October 6, 2026 02:52 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff It’s never “garbage time” in fantasy football. Alvin Kamara keeps this game alive with his second rushing TD on Monday night to cut the Falcons lead to 2 TDs. Tuesday, October 6, 2026 02:50 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff We wish more broadcasters were as candid in their analysis. Tuesday, October 6, 2026 02:44 am UTC Ryan Young The Saints are trying to even out in the red zone, but Tyler Shough is struggling and his running game is completely nonexistent. The Saints will have second and long when they return, and will have to score a touchdown here to have a chance. Tuesday, October 6, 2026 02:42 am UTC Ryan YoungTyler Shough threw five straight incomplete passes before finally finding Devaughn Vele on fourth down to keep the Saints’ drive alive. They’re not done yet, but it’s getting closer. Tuesday, October 6, 2026 02:33 am UTC Ryan Young Now it’s Brian Robinson’s turn for a second touchdown. He just capped a long nine-play drive with an 8-yard touchdown run, and this game may already be out of reach. The Falcons lead 31-10 with 2:11 left in the third. Tuesday, October 6, 2026 02:23 am UTC Ryan YoungChris Olave made several excellent catches to put the Saints in scoring position, but the series stalled again. A 27-yard field goal cut the Falcons’ lead to 14, but that won’t cut it. Now, the Saints have to stop here. Tuesday, October 6, 2026 02:16 am UTC Ryan YoungChris Olave keeps the Saints offense moving all night. They will simply need more than him if they want to make a comeback. Tuesday, October 6, 2026 01:55 am UTC Ryan Young The Falcons are very happy to take this 17-point lead into the locker room. They already have 138 rushing yards tonight and have held New Orleans to just 15. It’s been a very, very dominant start for Atlanta. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:52 am UTC Kate Magdziuk Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:51 am UTC Ryan Young Chris Olave had some grabs to take them through midfield; The Saints offense tonight, but New Orleans was pushed out of range for a field goal. They have to punt again, so the Falcons will have a chance to score more points before halftime. Tuesday, October 6, 2026 01:40 am UTC Ryan YoungMichael Penix missed both Woerner and Zacceaus, so the Falcons had to settle for an easy 29-yard field goal by Nick Folk. It wasn’t a touchdown, but they extended their lead again. It is now 24-7 with 3:07 left in the half. Tuesday, October 6, 2026 01:36 am UTC Ryan YoungDrake London was wide open on his first play of the series, and the Falcons declined a penalty to maintain the 37-yard gain. They are quickly moving into scoring position once again.
