NFL · Week 4 · Recap
Falcons Beat Saints 45-24 Behind Bijan Robinson's 145-Yard Day
The Atlanta Falcons routed the New Orleans Saints 45-24 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA on Monday, October 5, 2026 in NFL Week 4 action.
Falcons led 24-7 at halftime. The first quarter swung it: the Falcons outscored their opponent 14-0.
The Falcons move to 2-2, while the Saints fall to 1-3.
Top performers
Michael Penix Jr. (ATL, QB): 15/20, 223 YDS, 1 TD
Bijan Robinson (ATL, RB): 19 CAR, 145 YDS, 2 TD
Drake London (ATL, WR): 5 REC, 96 YDS
Tyler Shough (NO, QB): 30/48, 286 YDS, 1 TD
Alvin Kamara (NO, RB): 7 CAR, 23 YDS, 2 TD
Chris Olave (NO, WR): 8 REC, 116 YDS
Scoring summary
- Q1 13:34ATLBijan Robinson 59 Yd Rush7-0
- Q1 0:48ATLBijan Robinson 4 Yd Rush14-0
- Q2 14:57NOAlvin Kamara 3 Yd Rush14-7
- Q2 8:59ATLBrian Robinson Jr. 4 Yd Rush21-7
- Q2 3:07ATLNick Folk 29 Yd Field Goal24-7
- Q3 7:38NODaniel Carlson 27 Yd Field Goal24-10
- Q3 2:11ATLBrian Robinson Jr. 8 Yd Rush31-10
- Q4 13:00NOAlvin Kamara 5 Yd Rush31-17
- Q4 9:50ATLJahan Dotson 31 Yd pass from Michael Penix Jr.38-17
- Q4 6:52ATLBrian Robinson Jr. 11 Yd Rush45-17
- Q4 1:13NODevaughn Vele 3 Yd pass from Tyler Shough45-24
Team stats
| ATL | NO | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 420 | 320 |
| First downs | 24 | 22 |
| Third down | 4-8 | 6-15 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 30:45 | 29:15 |