The Atlanta Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 45-24 on Monday night, October 5, 2026, closing out NFL Week 4 with an impressive road victory at the Caesars Superdome.
Atlanta improved to 2-2 with the win, while New Orleans dropped to 1-3 after struggling to contain the Falcons’ rushing attack.
Falcons vs. Saints Final Score
Final: Atlanta Falcons 45, New Orleans Saints 24
The Falcons took control early, building a 14-0 advantage in the first quarter before carrying a 24-7 lead into halftime.
New Orleans attempted to rally in the second half, but Atlanta continued finding the end zone and scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to put the game away.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 14 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 45 |
| New Orleans Saints | 0 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 24 |
Bijan Robinson Leads Falcons Rushing Attack
Bijan Robinson delivered one of the biggest performances of the night, rushing 19 times for 145 yards and two touchdowns.
Robinson averaged 7.6 yards per carry and broke loose for a 59-yard touchdown run that helped Atlanta establish control almost immediately.
Brian Robinson Jr. also had a huge night near the goal line, finishing with 62 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries.
Combined, the two backs accounted for five rushing touchdowns.
Michael Penix Jr. Efficient Against Saints
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. completed 15 of 20 passes for 223 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions.
His biggest scoring play came in the fourth quarter when he connected with Jahan Dotson for a 31-yard touchdown, extending Atlanta’s advantage.
Drake London led the Falcons in receiving with five catches for 96 yards.
Chris Olave Tops 100 Receiving Yards
Despite the loss, Saints wide receiver Chris Olave produced a strong performance with eight receptions for 116 yards.
New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough completed 30 of 48 passes for 286 yards and one touchdown.
Alvin Kamara scored twice on the ground, while Devaughn Vele caught a late touchdown pass.
Falcons vs. Saints Team Stats
Atlanta finished with 420 total yards, compared with 320 for New Orleans.
The Falcons were especially effective on the ground, using their rushing attack to control the game while averaging 7.5 yards per offensive play overall.
Atlanta also played turnover-free football, while New Orleans committed one turnover.
What Was the NFL Score Yesterday?
For fans searching for the NFL score from yesterday, there was one NFL game played Monday, October 5, 2026:
Atlanta Falcons 45, New Orleans Saints 24
The Monday Night Football matchup completed the NFL Week 4 schedule.
Falcons Move to 2-2 After Monday Night Win
Atlanta’s 45-point performance gives the Falcons momentum heading into NFL Week 5. At 2-2, they return to .500 after four games.
For the Saints, the loss drops New Orleans to 1-3 and increases the pressure heading into the next portion of the regular-season schedule.