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A storied NFL rivalry takes center stage under the spotlight of Monday Night Football.
The New Orleans Saints (1-2) welcome the Atlanta Falcons (1-2) to the Caesars Superdome to kickoff NFC South action. Both teams look to reach .500 and catch up with Carolina, who has a half-game lead after Sunday’s games.
The Saints aim to bounce back after a tough 35-27 defeat against the Las Vegas Raiders, where four straight turnovers wiped out a double-digit second-half advantage. Conversely, the Falcons head into New Orleans riding momentum from a decisive 35-14 win over the Green Bay Packers.
This marks the Saints’ first Monday Night Football appearance at the Caesars Superdome since facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022, and their first prime-time game since an Oct. 17, 2024 matchup with the Denver Broncos. New Orleans fell short in both previous contests.
Here are some tidbits ahead of tonight’s showdown.
How to watch Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints
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Location: Caesars SuperdomeKickoff Time: 8:15 p.m. ETNetwork: ESPN, locally WDSU-TVBroadcasters: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (color analyst) and Laura Rutledge (sideline reporter)Injury Reports
Sep 20, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) is brought down by New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) and defensive line Vernon Broughton (91) in the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
New Orleans SaintsDL Davon Godchaux: Full Participation in Practice (Rest) TE Treyton Welch: Did Not Participate In Practice (Personal) DL Nathan Shepherd: Did Not Participate In Practice (Rest) CB Jayden Price: Limited Participation in Practice (Ankle) LB Pete Werner: questionable (Shoulder) DT Christen Miller: Full Participation in Practice (Toe) DE Anfernee Jennings: out (Knee) DE Carl Granderson: out (Ankle) TE Noah Fant: questionable (Abdomen) CB Martin Emerson: Full Participation in Practice (Shoulder) LB Kaden Elliss: out (Calf) WR Barion Brown: Full Participation in Practice (Hamstring) S Julian Blackmon: Full Participation in Practice (Calf)Atlanta FalconsOT Jake Matthews: Did Not Participate In Practice (Rest) OT Jawaan Taylor: Full Participation in Practice (Rest) DE Za’Darius Smith: Full Participation in Practice (NIR – Rest) DE Samson Ebukam: questionable (Hamstring) LB Kendal Daniels: Full Participation in Practice (Achilles) LB Divine Deablo: questionable (Hamstring) LB Yasir Abdullah: questionable (Illness)Numbers Don’t Lie
Sep 27, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) throws in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
New Orleans SaintsPoints per game: 27.0 — 12th in NFLTotal offense: 382.7 yards per game — 8thPassing offense: 281.3 yards per game — 3rdRushing offense: 101.3 yards per game — T-16thPoints allowed: 27.7 per game — T-26thTotal defense: 340.3 yards allowed per game — 20thPassing defense: 211.7 yards allowed per game — 16thRushing defense: 128.7 yards allowed per game — 27thSacks: 7 — T-12thTurnover differential: Minus-4 — 27th Atlanta FalconsPoints per game: 17.0 — 27th in NFLTotal offense: 340.7 yards per game — 11thPassing offense: 167.7 yards per game — 29thRushing offense: 173.0 yards per game — 2ndPoints allowed: 22.7 per game — 15thTotal defense: 310.7 yards allowed per game — 8thPassing defense: 263.0 yards allowed per game — 29thRushing defense: 47.7 yards allowed per game — 1stSacks: 5 — 24thTurnover differential: Minus-6 — 32nd Players To Watch
Sep 29, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) catches a ball past Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect
Saints Players to WatchQB Tyler Shough: 91-of-132 (68.9%), 917 passing yards, 8 TDs, 3 INTs, 99.2 passer ratingWR Chris Olave: 27 receptions, 375 receiving yards, 1 TD, 13.9 yards per reception, 125.0 yards per gameTE Juwan Johnson: 15 receptions, 173 receiving yards, 3 TDs, 11.5 yards per receptionEDGE Chase Young: 3.5 sacks, 90.3 PFF pass-rush grade, 79.4 overall PFF gradeFalcons Players to WatchRB Bijan Robinson: 66 carries, 349 rushing yards, 2 TDs, 5.3 yards per carry, 116.3 yards per gameQB Michael Penix Jr.: 256 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INTWR Drake London: 15 receptions, 274 receiving yards, 18.3 yards per receptionTE Kyle Pitts: 10 receptions, 121 receiving yards, 12.1 yards per receptionSaints Mailbag
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