Falcons thump Saints 45-24 as New Orleans marks Katrina anniversary
Atlanta Falcons running backs Bijan and Brian Robinson tore apart the Saints 45-24 Monday to spoil the party on an emotional night in New Orleans.Bijan Robinson -- fresh from two touchdowns on a stunning showing against Green Bay -- rushed for another on the second play of the night.
In a thrilling 45-24 victory, Atlanta Falcons' Bijan and Brian Robinson dominated the game, scoring a combined five rushing touchdowns. The Saints, under coach Kellen Moore, put up a valiant fight but couldn't secure a win even as they celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Superdome reopening after Hurricane Katrina. The Falcons topped the NFC South division with a 2-2 record, while New Orleans dropped to 1-3.
The game was a reminder of the original "Domecoming" match in 2006, when the Saints overwhelmed the Falcons 23-3 upon the Superdome's reopening. Bijan Robinson's explosive second play of the night and Brian Robinson Jr's clutch fourth-quarter performances sealed the win.
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