Penix leads Falcons in 45-24 victory over Saints on Monday Night Football
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Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 45-24 on Monday Night Football, improving their season record to 3-2. After struggling with a low offensive output earlier in the season, the Falcons scored a combined 80 points in their last two games. The performance marks a significant turnaround for the team, showcasing their offensive capabilities. They now look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matchups.
- •Falcons improve to 3-2 after the victory over the Saints.
- •Penix led the offense to a high-scoring match.
- •Atlanta scored 80 points in their last two games combined.
- •The win comes after a low offensive output in previous weeks.
- •Next games will be crucial for playoff aspirations.
- 6:19 AMESPN — 'Phenomenal' Penix continues winning ways with resurgent Falcons
"The 2-2 Falcons had a combined 16 points, the lowest total in the NFL, through two weeks, but after a 45-24 victory over the rival New Orleans Saints on "Monday Night Football," Atlanta now has a league-high 80 combined points in a two-game winning surge.
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