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Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · Falcons rush past Saints 45-24 on Monday Night Football
The Atlanta Falcons routed the New Orleans Saints 45-24 on Monday Night Football at the Caesars Superdome. Bijan Robinson scored on a 59-yard run on Atlanta's third play and finished with 145 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. Brian Robinson Jr. added three rushing touchdowns and 62 rushing yards as Atlanta gained 205 yards on the ground. Michael Penix Jr. went 15-of-20 for 223 yards with a 31-yard touchdown pass to Jahan Dotson and no interceptions. The Falcons improved to 2-2 and pulled even with Carolina for first place in the NFC South.
New Orleans fell to 1-3 on a night the franchise marked the 20th anniversary of the Superdome's reopening after Hurricane Katrina. Tyler Shough completed 30 of 48 passes for 286 yards with a late touchdown to Devaughn Vele. Alvin Kamara scored his first two rushing touchdowns of the season. The Saints committed eight penalties and allowed Atlanta to dominate up front in a pivotal division loss ahead of a Week 5 visit from Minnesota.
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Falcons rush past Saints 45-24 on Monday Night Football
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 45-24 at the Caesars Superdome on Monday night; Bijan Robinson opened with a 59-yard touchdown run and finished with 145 rushing yards and two scores, Brian Robinson Jr. had three rushing touchdowns, Michael Penix Jr. was 15-of-20 for 223 yards with a touchdown pass to Jahan Dotson, and Atlanta moved to 2-2 while New Orleans fell to 1-3.
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- Delaware beats Western Kentucky; Missouri State defeats Sam Houston.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Cowboys beat Eagles 38-21
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Seattle and Atlanta end unbeaten runs; Minnesota reaches 6-0; Giants win in overtime.
Monday, October 26, 2026
- UCF and Cincinnati upsets; Hamilton and Saskatchewan victories
Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Montreal wins; Winnipeg clinches; Duke, UConn, Army and Wyoming prevail.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Bears hold off Patriots; Appalachian State and Memphis win in overtime; Liberty earns bowl eligibility.
Friday, October 23, 2026
- New Mexico State defeats Sam Houston 30-24
Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Delaware wins big; Middle Tennessee holds off FIU; Marshall edges South Alabama.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- 49ers hold off Commanders 23-17 to reach 6-0
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Packers defeat Cowboys 23-13; Texans edge Jaguars 34-31 in London; Browns beat Ravens 13-10 at the buzzer; Sunday roundup: Titans earn first win; Steelers prevail in overtime
Monday, October 19, 2026
- Auburn beats No. 1 Georgia 27-24 on final kick; BYU defeats Notre Dame 28-24; Miami survives Florida State 43-35 in double overtime
Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Ottawa defeats Toronto 40-39 for its first win; Edmonton beats Winnipeg 35-27 to clinch the West; Washington beats Purdue 38-26; Tulane forces 6 turnovers in 31-17 win over Memphis
Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Broncos beat Seahawks 17-14 in overtime; UAB rallies past East Carolina 30-17 in overtime; Texas State rushes past Colorado State 66-27; Georgia Southern defeats Old Dominion 23-15
Friday, October 16, 2026
- Obeid's field goal at the buzzer lifts Missouri State past Kennesaw State 24-21; Campbell's three field goals carry Western Kentucky past Sam Houston 16-3
Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Clifton's late touchdown lifts Middle Tennessee past Delaware 33-30 in seven-lead-change thriller; Rippa's field goal with 44 seconds left sends Jacksonville State past FIU 27-24
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Bass wins it in overtime after Rousseau blocks Mevis as Bills outlast Rams 37-34; Alexander throws five touchdowns as Alouettes rout Roughriders 44-24 on Thanksgiving
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Little's 57-yard field goal at the gun lifts Jaguars past Eagles 19-17 in London; Maye accounts for five touchdowns as Patriots rout Raiders 45-17; Goff and Gibbs power Lions past Cardinals 45-21; Giants and Commanders tie 27-27 after Washington botches final overtime play; Huntley forces overtime and scores in extra period as Ravens beat Falcons 30-23
Monday, October 12, 2026
- Sandell's 47-yard field goal on final play lifts Oklahoma past No. 1 Texas 27-24; Georgia holds off Alabama 20-17 for first Tuscaloosa win since 2014; Roberts rushes for 222 yards as No. 14 Missouri smothers Texas A&M 27-6; Walton's 181-yard day powers No. 3 Notre Dame past Stanford 58-7; Sellers accounts for five touchdowns as South Carolina stuns No. 16 Florida 38-19
Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Irving and Daniels lift Buccaneers past Cowboys 24-16 for first win; Isaac Brown's 235-yard night powers Louisville past Florida State 44-20; Moulton runs for 208 yards as No. 20 Iowa rolls past Washington 41-24; Bachmeier throws for 329 yards as No. 8 BYU beats Iowa State 24-10; Sandvik's overtime field goal gives Wyoming 16-13 win at San Jose State
Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Irving and Daniels lift Buccaneers past Cowboys 24-16 for first win; Liberty runs past Sam Houston 35-3 in Conference USA opener; Allen scores twice as Western Kentucky tops Missouri State 34-13; Peterson's late touchdown lifts UTSA past South Florida 31-24; South Alabama and Arkansas State combine for 105 points in Sun Belt shootout
Friday, October 9, 2026
- Rippa field goal in final minute lifts Jacksonville State past Kennesaw State 27-26; Czeremcha kicks five field goals as FIU beats New Mexico State 22-3
Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Crowder accounts for four touchdowns as Troy beats Southern Miss 55-34; Southern Miss loses third straight despite Lyddy and Sanders production
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Falcons rush past Saints 45-24 on Monday Night Football
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