Our Falcons vs Saints preview covers the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, total, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch for the NFL Week 4 matchup between the Atlanta Falcons (1-2) and the New Orleans Saints (1-2) on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. Kickoff is 8:15 PM ET (5:15 PM PT), and the game airs on ESPN.
Week 4 storyline: Monday Night Football closes Week 4 with an NFC South rivalry game between two 1-2 teams. Michael Penix Jr. makes his second start since returning from a torn ACL, with Tua Tagovailoa embracing the backup role, and Tyler Shough and the Saints are trying to bounce back from a three-turnover loss to Las Vegas without RB Travis Etienne Jr., who went on injured reserve.
As of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 7:01 AM PT (10:01 AM ET), DraftKings via ESPN lists the Saints as 2.5-point favorites over the Falcons, with the moneyline at Falcons +114 / Saints -135 and the over/under at 47.5. Since the open, the spread is unchanged from the open at NO -2.5 and the total has moved from 45.5 to 47.5. Below are the full Falcons vs Saints odds, both team previews, the official Week 4 injury report and TV details.
Falcons vs Saints Odds & Preview Info
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints |
| Records | Falcons 1-2 (1-1 road) · Saints 1-2 (0-1 home) |
| Spread | Falcons +2.5 (-115) · Saints -2.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | Falcons +114 · Saints -135 |
| Total | 47.5 (Over -112 / Under -108) |
| Venue | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA |
| Date/Time | Monday, October 5, 2026 · 8:15 PM ET (5:15 PM PT) |
| TV | ESPN |
| Head Coaches | Falcons: Kevin Stefanski · Saints: Kellen Moore |
| Quarterbacks | Falcons: Michael Penix Jr. · Saints: Tyler Shough |
Odds: DraftKings via ESPN as of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 7:01 AM PT (10:01 AM ET). Opening line: NO -2.5, total 45.5, moneyline Falcons +114 / Saints -135. Line movement: the spread is unchanged from the open at NO -2.5, and the total has moved from 45.5 to 47.5; the moneyline has gone from Falcons +114 / Saints -135 at the open to Falcons +114 / Saints -135. The DraftKings line has moved from NO -3 (total 48.5) since this preview first ran on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Lines can move before kickoff.
Atlanta Falcons Preview
Season so far: Atlanta lost 20-13 at Pittsburgh and 34-3 at home to Carolina with Cooper Rush at quarterback while Tagovailoa was injured (AP). In Week 3, Penix, back after a 312-day absence, led a 35-14 Thursday night win at Green Bay (ESPN). The Falcons have scored 51 points and allowed 68.
Quarterback and key players: Penix went 18 of 25 for 256 yards with a touchdown and an interception at Lambeau Field (ESPN). Bijan Robinson ran for 194 yards and two touchdowns in that game and has 349 rushing yards, second in the NFL. ESPN says Robinson averages 145.4 scrimmage yards in 11 career prime-time games, the highest mark by any player since the 1970 merger. Drake London had nine catches for 194 yards against the Packers. Za’Darius Smith has 2.5 sacks and Jessie Bates III has 17 tackles.
This week: Tagovailoa said he is not 100% recovered from his oblique injury but is embracing his role behind Penix (ESPN). Atlanta signed DT Gervon Dexter Sr. to a four-year, $78 million extension, per ESPN sources.
New Orleans Saints Preview
Season so far: New Orleans lost 31-30 in overtime at Detroit after Kellen Moore went for two and the win, then won 24-17 at Baltimore on Shough’s fourth-down sneak. In Week 3 the Saints lost 35-27 at home to Las Vegas after Shough committed three turnovers, including a disputed strip-sack (AP). They have scored 81 points and allowed 83.
Quarterback and key players: Shough is 91 of 132 for 917 yards with eight touchdowns and three interceptions (ESPN). Chris Olave has 27 catches for 375 yards, second in the NFL. Juwan Johnson caught two touchdowns in Week 3. Chase Young has 3.5 sacks and Kaden Elliss has 24 tackles.
This week: Etienne (hamstring) will miss at least four games, and Moore said Kendre Miller and Alvin Kamara will take most of his snaps, with rookie CJ Donaldson in short-yardage work (ESPN). WR Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) also went on IR.
Falcons vs Saints Key Injuries
Source: this is a Monday night game, so the teams’ final reports with game designations come out Saturday, Oct. 3. Below is the latest official report available as of Saturday morning: the most recent practice participation report posted on NFL.com, with injured reserve moves from ESPN’s injury tracker and team-site and ESPN reporting for context.
Atlanta Falcons — Did not practice: OT Jawaan Taylor · Limited: LB Kendal Daniels (Achilles, per ESPN); LB Divine Deablo (hamstring, per ESPN); DE Samson Ebukam (hamstring, per ESPN); DE Za’Darius Smith · Full: none · Injured reserve (ESPN): no notable recent IR moves listed.
New Orleans Saints — Did not practice: LB Kaden Elliss (calf, per ESPN); DT Davon Godchaux; LB Carl Granderson (ankle, per ESPN); LB Anfernee Jennings (knee, per ESPN); LB Pete Werner (neck, per ESPN) · Limited: WR Barion Brown (hamstring, per ESPN); TE Noah Fant (abdomen, per ESPN); DT Christen Miller (toe, per ESPN) · Full: S Julian Blackmon; CB Martin Emerson · Injured reserve (ESPN): WR Jordyn Tyson (hamstring); RB Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring); OT Kelvin Banks Jr. (ankle).
Context: Because this is a Monday game, game-status designations (out, doubtful, questionable) are not due until the teams’ final report on Saturday, Oct. 3. ESPN’s injury tracker currently lists LBs Kendal Daniels and Divine Deablo and DE Samson Ebukam for Atlanta, and LBs Pete Werner and Kaden Elliss, TE Noah Fant and DE Carl Granderson for New Orleans, as questionable.
Falcons vs Saints Key Matchup Notes
- Bijan Robinson vs the Saints front: Robinson is coming off a 194-yard game, and several Saints linebackers did not practice Friday.
- Rest: Atlanta last played Thursday, Sept. 24, which gives it 11 days before this Monday game. New Orleans played Sunday, Sept. 27.
- Saints backfield: With Etienne on IR, Miller and Kamara carry the load.
- Shough’s ball security: Shough lost two fumbles and threw an interception against Las Vegas (ESPN, AP).
- Market snapshot: DraftKings opened NO -2.5 with a 45.5 total and now shows NO -2.5 and 47.5 (DraftKings via ESPN, as of 7:01 AM PT Saturday).
Kickoff, Venue & How to Watch Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints
- Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:15 PM ET (5:15 PM PT)
- Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
- TV / Streaming: ESPN (Monday Night Football; Monday Night Countdown starts at 6 PM ET). Streaming: the ESPN App and NFL+ on phones and tablets
Where to watch: the Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints game airs on ESPN at 8:15 PM ET. Final inactives are released about 90 minutes before kickoff.
This preview is for informational purposes only. It reports odds, injury designations and broadcast details from DraftKings via ESPN, NFL.com, team sites, ESPN and AP, and it does not offer betting advice. Odds, injury statuses and inactives can change before kickoff, so confirm with official sources. If you gamble, do so legally and responsibly; help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER. Information current as of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 7:01 AM PT (10:01 AM ET) for the Falcons vs Saints game on October 5, 2026.