Falcons’ five rushing touchdowns drive 45–24 win over Saints
Atlanta’s ground game powered the victory in a Monday Night Football matchup that coincided with the 20th anniversary of the Saints’ return to the Superdome.
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 45–24 on Monday Night Football, scoring five rushing touchdowns to set the pace. The game coincided with the 20th anniversary of the Saints’ return to the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina.
Bijan Robinson ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns. Brian Robinson added 62 yards and scored three times on the ground.
Michael Penix Jr. threw a late 31-yard touchdown pass to Jahan Dotson, adding to Atlanta’s scoring as the game moved towards its conclusion.
Yahoo Sports reported that the five rushing touchdowns tied Atlanta’s franchise record. The result followed the Falcons’ 35–14 win over Green Bay, according to the supplied pre-game context.
