Falcons ease to 45-24 win and silence Superdome crowd Match marked two decades since return post-Katrina New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was “embarrassed”. Second-year coach Kellen Moore was “disappointed” and “frustrated”. And a day of festivities commemorating one of the most triumphant moments in the New Orleans Saints’ history ended with boos and early exits. Three plays into Monday night’s game against Atlanta, Falcons running back Bijan Robinson silenced an electric Superdome crowd with a 59-yard touchdown run. The Saints’ performance in a 45-24 loss to the Falcons bore no resemblance to their landmark 23-3 victory against the same team 20 years ago , when the venue finally reopened after being damaged by Hurricane Katrina. On that made-for-TV night, Steve Gleason blocked a punt on the Falcons’ opening possession and Curtis Deloatch recovered it for a touchdown, sending the Saints on their way. Continue reading...
Oct 6, 2026 · byThe Guardian
Oct 6, 2026 · bySky Sports
