Falcons vs. Saints Monday Night Football betting preview as both NFC South teams sit at 1-2

The Atlanta Falcons come into this game with a 1-2 record, having secured their first victory last week.It might be a bit hard to judge the Falcons this season because they started the year with two games from Cooper Rush.

No disrespect intended to Rush, but he isn't likely to lead you to a ton of wins.Last week, Michael Penix Jr.

came back into the mix, and the offense looked like it received the jolt needed.They were more dynamic and looked more threatening and competent overall.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.

If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Michael Penix Jr.

of the Atlanta Falcons passes against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter in the game at U.S.Bank Stadium on Sept.

14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.(Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)It isn't just that Penix was back, though it clearly helped, as he went 18-for-25 with a touchdown, an interception, and 256 passing yards.

It was that Bijan Robinson looks like the running back everyone wanted him to be when he was drafted highly four years ago.Robinson was a monster last week with 194 yards on 29 carries and two touchdowns.

Drake London also had his best game of the season last week with nine receptions for 194 yards.Perhaps the most impressive part of last week's game was that the Falcons held the Packers to 17 rushing yards.ZERO BS.

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(AP Photo/Nick Wass)MICHAEL PENIX JR.OFFICIALLY NAMED FALCONS STARTER FOR A SHORT-WEEK TRIAL BY FIRE AGAINST PACKERSThe New Orleans Saints are also 1-2, and it feels a bit like they could be 3-0 if things shook out a bit better for them.

In Week 1, they basically did nothing on offense until the fo...