Bijan Robinson has a career-high 78 yards in the first quarter. He also has two touchdowns.
The Falcons have a 14-0 lead.
Saints running back Kendre Miller fumbled at his own 22, when cornerback C.J. Henderson punched it out. Officials did not rule a fumble on the field, forcing the Falcons to challenge. Replay reversed it to a fumble.
The Falcons scored five plays later on Robinson’s 4-yard run.
The Saints were called for two defensive holding penalties in the drive, including Kool-Aid McKinstry’s on Jahan Dotson on fourth-and-4 at the New Orleans 8.
Robinson had seven carries in the first quarter, and Michael Penix completed 3 of 6 passes for 30 yards.