The Falcons didn’t just beat the Saints on Monday night. They turned the game into a showcase for their ground attack and made a little franchise history along the way.
Atlanta piled up five rushing touchdowns in a 45-24 win over New Orleans, matching the team record, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Bijan Robinson got the party started with a 59-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, then kept the pressure on with another score from four yards out. Brian Robinson Jr. joined the rush in the second quarter, and the Falcons kept pouring it on after halftime.
By the time the dust settled, the Falcons had found the end zone on the ground five times, with the elder Robinson adding two more scores in the second half. The Saints never found a way to slow it down.
The numbers told the story in blunt fashion. Brian Robinson Jr. finished with 14 carries for 62 yards, while Bijan Robinson racked up 19 carries for 145 yards. Together, they outgained the entire Saints rushing offense, which managed just 50 yards on 19 carries.
That kind of run-game dominance also made life easier for Michael Penix Jr., who kept things clean through the air. He finished 15-of-20 for 223 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions as he continues working back into form after recovering from an ACL injury.
Ahead of the primetime matchup, coach Kevin Stefanski said Atlanta would need to create openings against a Saints defense built around pressure and disguise. “They can play any coverage.
Falcons have five rushing touchdowns tonight, tying their franchise record. pic.twitter.com/6a4EvBrOYR
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 6, 2026
They can get into one high. They can get into two high.
They can pressure you from all areas,” said Stefanski in a report from Sports Illustrated's Darius Hayes.
The win moved Atlanta to 2-2, and the Falcons will next face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5.
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