Atlanta Falcons
Falcons Week 4 wrap: Robinsons score 5 rushing TDs, defense stifles Saints
Atlanta is now tied for first place in the NFC South.
Falcons running back Brian Robinson Jr. sprints for a touchdown against the Saints on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in New Orleans. (Ella Hall/AP)
By AJC Sports
1 hour agoThey did it again.
After putting up 35 points in the win over the Packers in Week 3, the Falcons’ offense lit up the scoreboard again, putting 45 up against the Saints at Caesars Superdome on “Monday Night Football.”
Michael Penix Jr. had another strong performance, going 15-of-20 for 223 passing yards and the running game was dominant, with Bijan Robinson’s 145 yards and two touchdowns, along with Brian Robinson Jr.’s 62 yards and three rushing scores.
The Falcons improved to 2-2 and are tied for first place in the NFC South.
Here’s a look at Week 4:
Game content
- Game recap: Falcons roll past Saints, spoil 20th anniversary of ‘Domecoming’
- Cunningham column: Falcons turn ‘Domecoming’ night into dud for Saints
- Position grades: High marks all around
- Take 5: Five quick takeaways from Falcons’ win over Saints
- Penix has ‘brought life’ to Falcons, and an identity forms around him
- Photos: Falcons trounce Saints in New Orleans
Pregame content
- How genes, dedication led Falcons’ Jake Matthews to 200th career start
- Maason Smith’s life changed in NOLA. Now, he eyes homecoming redemption.
- Falcons list 3 players questionable for ‘Monday Night Football’ bout at Saints
- ‘Shocked’ by release, Zach Harrison making most of Falcons’ second chance
- Michael Penix Jr. quieting narrative on under-center capabilities
- Jeff Van Note, member of Falcons Ring of Honor, dies at 80 years old
- Weekend Predictions: Falcons look to keep flying high at Saints
- Dirty Birds Dispatch: Falcons need to get Kyle Pitts going in Domecoming