Overview
- Atlanta overran the Saints Monday night with a 205-yard rushing attack and five rushing touchdowns in a 45-24 win that emptied the Superdome late.
- Bijan Robinson rushed for 145 yards and two scores while Brian Robinson Jr. added three rushing TDs and Michael Penix Jr. was efficient at 15-of-20 for 223 yards and a touchdown.
- The loss dropped New Orleans to 1-3 and left players and coach Kellen Moore publicly frustrated, with quarterback Tyler Shough saying he was “embarrassed.”
- The Falcons sustained in-game injuries — left tackle Jake Matthews left with a groin issue and Za’Darius Smith exited with a concussion — ahead of a short week against Baltimore.
- Pregame Domecoming tributes featured Steve Gleason, former Saints stars and Irma Thomas, but fan backlash after the rout targeted the Saints’ coaching staff and front office and sharpened questions about the team’s roster and defensive depth.