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Falcons' 45-24 rout spoils Saints' 20th-anniversary Superdome celebration
October 6, 2026 at 08:00 AM
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TGThe Guardian
Saints’ lopsided loss sours celebrations on 20th anniversary of ‘Domecoming’
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ESESPN
Boos rain down from Superdome stands in Saints' blowout loss - ESPN
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Resurgent Falcons score 80 points in two-game winning streak - ESPN
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Bijan Robinson sparks Falcons' rout of division rival Saints - ESPN
(opens the publisher’s site)Atlanta beat New Orleans 45-24 on Monday night during festivities marking 20 years since the Saints' return to the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina.
- Bijan Robinson ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns, and Brian Robinson Jr. added three rushing touchdowns in the blowout.
- Pre-game ceremonies honored Steve Gleason, Drew Brees and other 2006 Domecoming players, and Commissioner Roger Goodell attended.
- The Falcons became the first NFL team to win consecutive road primetime games by 20-plus points, with 80 combined points in Weeks 3-4.
- Saints quarterback Tyler Shough called the loss "embarrassing" and said the team fell short on a night that meant much to the franchise.