Saints fans were ready to party like it’s 2006. Bijan Robinson, though, has reigned over their parade.
The Falcons running back has 12 carries for 103 yards and two touchdowns, and Atlanta leads 24-7 at halftime.
The pregame celebration had barely cleared the field from their “Domecoming” when Robinson broke a 59-yard touchdown run. It came on the third play from scrimmage.
He later added a 4-yard touchdown run.
The Falcons scored on four of their seven first-half possessions, and they outgained the Saints 255 to 147 yards.
Brian Robinson scored the Falcons’ third touchdown on a 4-yard run, and he has nine carries for 35 yards.
Michael Penix has completed 10 of 15 passes for 125 yards, with Drake London catching four for 82.
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough is 12-of-19 for 139 yards, with Chris Olave catching three for 62. The team’s only touchdown came on Alvin Kamara’s 3-yard run.
The Saints, though, have only 15 yards rushing on seven carries.
