Updates from Falcons-Saints matchup on ‘Monday Night Football’
It’s the second of three straight primetime games for Atlanta, which has a chance for second consecutive win.
Welcome back, Falcons.
It’s been 11 days since the last game, when they played their best game of the season, stifling the Packers on Sept. 24 at Lambeau Field.
The Falcons are back on the road to face the Saints, and they have a chance to turn their season around and get back to .500. They looked better in Michael Penix Jr.’s return to the lineup, and with a long break between games, he’s had a chance to get more comfortable.
Here’s some pregame reading to catch you up:
- Michael Penix Jr. quieting narrative on under-center capabilities
- Maason Smith’s life changed in NOLA. Now, Falcons DL eyes homecoming redemption
- Falcons list 3 players questionable for “Monday Night Football” bout at Saints
- Bijan Robinson calls captain bid ‘one of the greatest honors’ — and he’s thriving
Falcons at Saints
Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. Monday, Caesars Superdome, New Orleans
TV: ESPN
Records: Falcons 1-2; Saints 1-2
Outlook: Atlanta has won three of the past four meetings, including sweeping both games last season. The Saints have an impressive road win over the Ravens this season and both losses have been by single digits.
Falcons get back on the field
If it feels like a long time since the Falcons last played, it is.
Remember way back, almost two weeks ago, when the Falcons dominated the Packers on "Thursday Night Football"?
Yeah, that seems like forever ago.
Well, it's another primetime game for the Falcons, who face rival Saints on "Monday Night Football," ahead of next week's Sunday night matchup against the Ravens.