Falcons and Saints Set for Week 4 Monday Night Matchup

The Atlanta Falcons were scheduled to visit the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on October 5 for a Week 4 Monday Night Football matchup, with both teams entering at 1-2. The pregame reports did not establish a result. The game was listed for 8:15 p.m. Eastern time on ESPN, corresponding to 7:15 p.m. Central time locally. Atlanta came into the game after a 35-14 win over the Green Bay Packers. Bijan Robinson rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns in that game, according to the previews, while the Falcons’ offense was looking to build on its strong ground performance. One report put Atlanta’s rushing average at 173 yards per game through three weeks. The team’s previous win was its first of the season after opening 0-2. New Orleans was seeking to rebound from a 35-27 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The Saints’ passing game had produced 281.3 yards per game through the first three weeks, and quarterback Tyler Shough threw four touchdown passes against Las Vegas, according to a preview. Wide receiver Chris Olave led New Orleans with 27 receptions and 375 receiving yards in that report’s account of the season to date.