Bijan Robinson scores twice in Falcons' 45-17 win over Saints

Bijan Robinson rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a 45-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints in a nationally televised game. The win improves Atlanta's record to 2-2 after a 0-2 start to the season, while the Saints fall to 1-3. The matchup marked the 20th anniversary of the Saints' "Domecoming" return to the Superdome following Hurricane Katrina.

Robinson followed a Week 3 performance against the Green Bay Packers, where he recorded 194 yards on 29 carries and two touchdowns in a win at Lambeau Field. In the most recent contest, his opening carry covered 59 yards for a score, reaching a top speed of 21 mph. He later added a four-yard run to extend Atlanta's lead to 14-0 in the first quarter.

Supporting running back Brian Robinson Jr. contributed three touchdowns and 62 yards on 14 carries, while quarterback Michael Penix Jr. completed 15 of 20 passes for 223 yards and a touchdown pass to Jahan Dotson. Wide receiver Drake London finished with five receptions for 96 yards, following a previous game where he matched Robinson with 194 receiving yards in Green Bay.

Robinson noted that he enjoys playing under the lights, stating that it brings out a different energy for the team. The Falcons are scheduled to play the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5.