Bijan Robinson powers Falcons past Saints 45-24 on the 20th anniversary of the Superdome's reopening
— Bijan Robinson ensured there would be no punt to block this time — and the Atlanta Falcons were off and running.
National Football League
FINAL
Monday, October 5, 2026
Atlanta Falcons
45
New Orleans Saints
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 14 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 45 |
| NO | 0 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 24 |
Caesars Superdome · 70,007 att.
Match Report
Team Stats
24
1st Downs
22
9
Passing 1st downs
13
13
Rushing 1st downs
6
2
1st downs from penalties
3
4-8
3rd down efficiency
6-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
3-4
56
Total Plays
69
420
Total Yards
320
7.5
Yards per Play
4.6
11
Total Drives
10
215
Passing
270
15/20
Comp/Att
30/48
10.2
Yards per pass
5.4
0
Interceptions thrown
0
1-8
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-16
205
Rushing
50
35
Rushing Attempts
19
5.9
Yards per rush
2.6
4-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
8-70
Penalties
8-49
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
30:45
Possession
29:15
Top Performers
ATL
- Michael Penix Jr. C/ATT 15/20 · YDS 223 · AVG 11.2
- Bijan Robinson CAR 19 · YDS 145 · AVG 7.6
- Drake London REC 5 · YDS 96 · AVG 19.2
- Jake Bailey NO 2 · YDS 72 · AVG 36.0
NO
- Tyler Shough C/ATT 30/48 · YDS 286 · AVG 6.0
- Ryan Wright NO 3 · YDS 149 · AVG 49.7
- Chris Olave REC 8 · YDS 116 · AVG 14.5
- Barion Brown NO 5 · YDS 130 · AVG 26.0
Injuries
New Orleans Saints
- Cesar Ruiz Out
- Nathan Shepherd Out
- Justin Reid Questionable
- CJ Donaldson Questionable
- Jordyn Tyson Injured Reserve
Atlanta Falcons
- Olamide Zaccheaus Out
- Brian Robinson Jr. Out
- Avieon Terrell Out
- Billy Bowman Jr. Out
- Divine Deablo Out
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