Falcons lead Saints 24-7 at halftime in Week 4 Monday Night Football

In Week 4 of Monday Night Football, the Atlanta Falcons hold a 24-7 lead over the New Orleans Saints at halftime. The game, significant for its anniversary tied to Hurricane Katrina, attracted an average audience of 11.9 million viewers, a marked drop from previous weeks. The ratings reflect a growing trend, as the average for Monday Night Football has now dipped to 19.325 million viewers. The Falcons led by 24 at one point, which may have affected viewer engagement as the game progressed. Upcoming matchups include the Buffalo Bills visiting the Los Angeles Rams for next week's Monday night game.

• 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons-Saints on Monday night draws 11.9 million viewers