Falcons rout Saints in New Orleans Katrina anniversary game

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 06:48 · Archive

Atlanta Falcons defeated New Orleans Saints 45-24 on Monday Night Football at the Superdome on the 25th anniversary of the stadium's reopening after Hurricane Katrina.

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 45-24 in a Monday Night Football game at the Superdome. The match marked a significant anniversary for New Orleans, coinciding with 25 years since the Saints' first Monday Night Football game at the stadium following the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina.

The game was a rematch of the original 'Domecoming' in late September 2006, when the Superdome reopened after suffering extensive damage. The Daily Mail Sport reports that the Robinsons put on a historic display in the Falcons' victory.

How it is being reported

• Bijan Robinson steals show as Saints slip to 'embarrassing' loss on 20th 'Domecoming' anniversaryIndependent Sport · 6 Oct, 08:21
• Falcons thump Saints 45-24 as New Orleans marks Katrina anniversaryThe Japan Times · 6 Oct, 06:09
• Robinsons run riot! Bijan and Brian put on historic display as Atlanta Falcons ruin New Orleans' emotional partyDaily Mail Sport · 6 Oct, 04:50

In this story: Atlanta Falcons · New Orleans Saints · Superdome · New Orleans

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