PHOTOS: Falcons trounce Saints in New Orleans

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PHOTOS: Falcons trounce Saints in New Orleans

The Falcons dominated from the start, coming out on top 45-24 in the primetime game Monday, Oct. 5.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. passes against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. The Falcons dominated from the start, coming out on top 45-24. (Ella Hall/AP)

Atlanta Falcons' Zachariah Branch (left) celebrates with Mike Ford Sr. during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Ella Hall/AP)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough passes against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Ella Hall/AP)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. passes against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Gerald Herbert/AP)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Ella Hall/AP)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (center) passes against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Ella Hall/AP)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (right) is tackled by New Orleans Saints defensive end Tyree Wilson (left) and safety Justin Reid during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Ella Hall/AP)

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson is tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (left) and safety Xavier Watts (right) during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Gerald Herbert/AP)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London runs against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Ella Hall/AP)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (right) runs against New Orleans Saints safety Jonas Sanker during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Ella Hall/AP)

Atlanta Falcons safety Sydney Brown (center left) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devaughn Vele during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Gerald Herbert/AP)

New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (left) runs against Atlanta Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo (second from right) and linebacker Kendal Daniels (bottom right) during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Ella Hall/AP)

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Robinson Jr. (bottom center) scores against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Ella Hall/AP)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (left) is congratulated by quarterback Tyler Shough (right) after scoring against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Ella Hall/AP)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (center) celebrates after scoring against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Ella Hall/AP)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young (left) gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Ella Hall/AP)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (center) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Gerald Herbert/AP)

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Robinson Jr. runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Ella Hall/AP)

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Robinson Jr. celebrates after scoring against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Ella Hall/AP)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave runs against Atlanta Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Gerald Herbert/AP)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (center) runs against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Ella Hall/AP)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jahan Dotson (left) reacts after scoring a touchdown next to New Orleans Saints cornerback Quincy Riley during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Ella Hall/AP)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (right) runs against Atlanta Falcons cornerback C.J. Henderson (left) during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Gerald Herbert/AP)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Bryce Lance (left) cannot catch a pass while being defended by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes (center) and free safety Jessie Bates III (right) during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Ella Hall/AP)

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (center left) greets NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell before an NFL football game between the Saints and the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Gerald Herbert/AP)

The Rebirth Statue is seen with storm clouds outside the Superdome, before an NFL football game 20 years later between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons, in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. The statue features New Orleans Saints' Steve Gleason blocking a punt by Atlanta Falcons punter Michael Koenen, in the first Saints home game after Hurricane Katrina. (Gerald Herbert/AP)

The Rebirth Statue is seen with storm clouds and skyline outside the Superdome, before an NFL football game 20 years later between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons, in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. The statue features New Orleans Saints' Steve Gleason blocking a punt by Atlanta Falcons punter Michael Koenen, in the first Saints home game after Hurricane Katrina. (Gerald Herbert/AP)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. passes against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. The Falcons dominated from the start, coming out on top 45-24. (Ella Hall/AP)

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