ROBINSON RUSHES FOR TWO TDS AS FALCONS BEAT SAINTS 45-24

Bijan Robinson scored two rushing touchdowns as the Atlanta Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 45-24, according to Sky Sports. Robinson rushed for 145 yards in total, with 78 of those yards and both of his touchdowns coming in the first quarter alone, NBC Sports reported. The win took the Falcons' record to two victories in the NFL season. Quarterback Michael Penix completed three of six passes for 30 yards during the opening quarter, NBC Sports said.

The Falcons built a 14-0 lead inside the first quarter. NBC Sports reported that Saints running back Kendre Miller fumbled at his own 22-yard line after Falcons cornerback C.J. Henderson forced the ball loose. Officials initially ruled no fumble on the field, prompting Atlanta to challenge the decision, and the call was overturned on replay review, according to the report. Five plays later, Robinson scored on a four-yard run. The Saints were also penalised twice for defensive holding during that drive, including one call on Kool-Aid McKinstry for holding Jahan Dotson on fourth down near the New Orleans eight-yard line, NBC Sports said.

The result leaves the Falcons with a 2-2 record for the season, based on the figures reported. NBC Sports also noted other NFL developments from the same period, including comments on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' winless start and remarks by Deion Sanders regarding player dismissals following a defeat to Northwestern. No further fixture details for the Falcons or Saints were given in the reports.