Falcons Take 24-7 Halftime Lead Over Saints as Bijan Robinson Scores 2 Touchdowns
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Oct 6
Falcons Take 24-7 Halftime Lead Over Saints as Bijan Robinson Scores 2 Touchdowns
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Oct 6
Summary
Atlanta carried a 24-7 lead into halftime in New Orleans, putting the Falcons on course to move into a tie atop the NFC South at 2-2.
Bijan Robinson drove the surge with two early rushing touchdowns, while Atlanta piled up 138 rushing yards before the break and held New Orleans to 15.
Michael Penix Jr. helped extend the margin with a field-goal drive after a 37-yard strike to Drake London, and Brian Robinson added a 4-yard touchdown run.
New Orleans managed only one score before halftime — Alvin Kamara's short touchdown run — despite Chris Olave's 44-yard catch and several other key receptions.
The first half also brought injury concern for Atlanta, with left tackle Jake Matthews ruled questionable with a groin issue after his 200th career start.