Saints prepare to face Bijan Robinson and Falcons' strong run game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 1:18 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The New Orleans Saints take on the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night at Caesars Superdome. The Saints, whose rushing defense ranks 27th, face a challenge against running back Bijan Robinson, who has rushed for 349 yards this season and is coming off a career performance of 194 yards against the Packers. New Orleans is looking to recover from a loss to the Raiders, where they lost an 11-point lead and committed four turnovers in the fourth quarter. The outcome of this divisional matchup has significant implications as both teams enter with 1-2 records.
- •Saints rank 27th in rushing defense, allowing 128.7 yards per game.
- •Bijan Robinson has 467 total yards from scrimmage this season.
- •Falcons rank second in rushing offense, averaging 173 yards per game.
- •Both teams would advance to 2-2 with a win, impacting NFC South standings.
- •The rivalry is close, with Atlanta holding a slight edge in regular-season meetings.
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Saints’ Run Defense Faces Its Biggest Test Yet Against Bijan Robinson and Falcons
"New Orleans must stifle a surging Atlanta backfield to avoid a second straight collapse, as the league's most dangerous dual-threat weapon targets a struggling Saints interior.
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