Falcons rout Saints 45-24 on Monday night as unbeaten 49ers head to Seattle in NFL Week 5
Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson Jr ran for five TDs in Atlanta's 45-24 win. Week 5 brings 49ers at Seahawks and Eagles-Jaguars in London.
The Atlanta Falcons closed NFL Week 4 in style, running over the New Orleans Saints 45-24 on Monday Night Football as Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson Jr combined for five rushing touchdowns. Attention now turns to Week 5, which features a 4-0 San Francisco side visiting the defending champion Seattle Seahawks and a London game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Kansas City Chiefs, one of three unbeaten teams, and the Carolina Panthers have the week off.
Falcons spoil the Saints' celebration
New Orleans had planned a night of celebration at the Superdome, marking the anniversary of the stadium's "Domecoming". Atlanta ruined it from the third play, when Bijan Robinson broke a 59-yard touchdown run.
Robinson finished with 145 yards and two scores on 19 carries, while Brian Robinson Jr added 62 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries. The five rushing touchdowns matched a franchise record, and Atlanta piled up 420 total yards. Michael Penix Jr, in his second start, completed 15 of 20 passes for 223 yards and a 31-yard touchdown to Jahan Dotson, and Drake London caught five passes for 96 yards.
Alvin Kamara scored twice on the ground for New Orleans, tying Deuce McAllister's franchise mark for multi-touchdown rushing games. The Falcons are now 2-2 and level with Carolina at the top of the NFC South, while the Saints fell to 1-3.
The unbeaten trio
After four weeks, three teams are still perfect. San Francisco beat Denver 24-14 and moved to No. 1 in some power rankings. Kansas City edged Las Vegas 30-27, and Minnesota ground out a 15-10 win over Miami. The Buffalo Bills, previously top of many lists, dropped to 3-1 after a loss to New England.
Week 5 games to watch
The week opens on Thursday with Tampa Bay at Dallas. On Sunday, the Eagles and Jaguars meet at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, with Jacksonville arriving at 3-1.
The pick of the afternoon slate is San Francisco at Seattle, a divisional meeting between the 4-0 49ers and the 3-1 champions. Minnesota put their unbeaten record on the line at New Orleans, and the 3-1 Chicago Bears visit Green Bay.
Sunday night brings the 3-1 Baltimore Ravens to Atlanta, where the Falcons will try to back up their Monday rout. Week 5 closes on Monday night with Buffalo visiting the Los Angeles Rams.
Week 5 kick-off times in Malaysia
US games fall on Friday, Monday and Tuesday mornings in Malaysia, while the London game is a rare evening kick-off:
- Buccaneers at Cowboys: 8.15am, Friday 9 October
- Eagles vs Jaguars (London): 9.30pm, Sunday 11 October
- Early Sunday slate, including Bears at Packers, Vikings at Saints, Bengals at Dolphins and Raiders at Patriots: 1am, Monday 12 October
- Broncos at Chargers: 4.05am, Monday
- 49ers at Seahawks and Lions at Cardinals: 4.25am, Monday
- Ravens at Falcons: 8.20am, Monday
- Bills at Rams: 8.15am, Tuesday 13 October
Key takeaways
- The Falcons beat the Saints 45-24 on Monday Night Football with five rushing touchdowns, moving to 2-2.
- The 49ers, Chiefs and Vikings are the NFL's only unbeaten teams after four weeks.
- Week 5 highlights include 49ers at Seahawks, Eagles vs Jaguars in London and Ravens at Falcons.
- The Chiefs and Panthers are on bye.
FAQ
Who won Falcons vs Saints on Monday Night Football? The Falcons won 45-24 in New Orleans. Bijan Robinson ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns, and Brian Robinson Jr scored three times.
Which NFL teams are still unbeaten in 2026? The San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings are all 4-0 after Week 4.
What time is the NFL London game in Malaysia? The Eagles vs Jaguars game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium kicks off at 9.30pm Malaysian time on Sunday, 11 October.
Sources: Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, Fox Sports, The Sportscast, Philadelphia Inquirer, NFL.com