Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks for an open receiver in the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 16, 2025. (Dale Zanine/Imagn Images)
When you have two young quarterbacks, two newer coaches, and two teams both looking to find their way back to the playoffs, you get a great game. That’s what we have on Monday Night Football as the Saints take on the Falcons. Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users a chance to wager $20 and earn $350 in FanCash on the game with promo code FOXNEWS350.
These two teams, being in the same division, have a long, storied history against each other. In fact, the two teams have played each other 114 times in their history, including one postseason game. Let’s take a look back and see how they have fared.
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For as long a history as they’ve had, it has been really evenly matched. The Falcons lead the all-time series with a record of 58-56. The Falcons are 4-2 over their past six matches against the Saints and have won the past two matches (both last season).
Since 2020, the Saints are up in the head-to-head matchups, going 7-5 in the 12 games the teams have played. It hasn’t always mattered who the home team was, but the Saints are 4-2 at home against the Falcons since 2020.
In November of last season, the Falcons won with ease in New Orleans, going 24-10. Kirk Cousins was still under center for Atlanta at that time. Tyler Shough was at quarterback for the Saints, but couldn’t get much going. In Week 18 of last season, the Falcons had a nice win, 19-17. The Saints scored a touchdown late in the game to keep it close, but the Falcons were in control for the majority of the game.
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How to Watch Falcons vs. Saints
- When: Monday, October 5, 2026 at 8:15 ET
- Where: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV/Streaming: ESPN
Falcons vs. Saints Odds
Odds subject to change
| Moneyline | Total | Spread | |
| Falcons | +100 | O 47.5 (-115) | +1.5 (-112) |
| Brewers | -120 | U 47.5 (-105) | -1.5 (-108) |
Quarterback Career Comparison
| Games | Completions | Attempts | Yards | Touchdowns | Interceptions | |
| Michael Penix Jr. | 15 | 245 | 406 | 3,013 | 13 | 7 |
| Tyler Shough | 14 | 312 | 459 | 3,301 | 18 | 9 |