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Falcons returning to New Orleans for 20th anniversary of post-Katrina game vs. Saints

Atlanta lost 23-3 to the Saints in New Orleans' first home game after Hurricane Katrina. The Falcons now head back two decades later.

By Josh Kendall · The Athletic

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Atlanta visits New Orleans for a Monday night game marking the 20th anniversary of the Superdome's post-Katrina reopening.
The 2006 meeting was defined by Steve Gleason's blocked punt that sparked a 23-3 Saints victory.
Both the Falcons and Saints enter the Week 4 divisional contest with matching 1-2 records.

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The Atlanta Falcons will face the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, marking the 20th anniversary of the emotional 2006 reopening of the Superdome following Hurricane Katrina. The historic Sept. 25, 2006, contest saw the Saints claim a 23-3 victory after Steve Gleason famously blocked an early punt.

Heading into the Week 4 matchup, both NFC South rivals hold 1-2 records as they compete for a share of the division lead. Falcons running back Bijan Robinson and coach Kevin Stefanski noted they expect an intensely loud and hostile environment in New Orleans.

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