Robinsons run riot! Bijan and Brian put on historic display as Atlanta Falcons ruin New Orleans’ emotional party


It’s been 20 years since the New Orleans Saints played their first Monday Night Football game in the Superdome after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

That game went down in Saints lore forever after Steve Gleason, who would later be diagnosed with ALS and became an advocate for researching the disease, would block a punt against the rival Atlanta Falcons en route to a victory.

Two decades later, just days after the exact anniversary of that MNF contest, the Falcons and Saints met in the dome yet again. This time, the Falcons trounced New Orleans.

The Falcons scored a franchise record-tying five rushing touchdowns en route to a 45-24 victory against their rivals.

It was all thanks to two running backs named Robinson. While Bijan Robinson carried the ball the most and racked up 145 yards and two touchdowns, backup ball carrier Brian Robinson Jr put up three touchdowns on 65 yards.

Atlanta’s rushing attack totaled nearly four times the ground yards (205) as New Orleans (50) did.

Bijan Robinson (7) led the Atlanta Falcons in rushing yards to a 45-24 win over the Saints

Bijan Robinson (7) led the Atlanta Falcons in rushing yards to a 45-24 win over the Saints

His backup, Brian Robinson, rushed for three touchdowns to compound the ground attack

His backup, Brian Robinson, rushed for three touchdowns to compound the ground attack

The Saints were better through the air than their counterparts as New Orleans’ quarterback, Tyler Shough, completed 30 passes for 286 yards and one touchdown.

Atlanta’s Michael Penix Jr managed 15 completions for 223 yards and a touchdown in return.

But it was Robinson and Robinson who truly led the offensive outputs of both teams with their otherworldly display on the night.

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