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Seahawks fan chat: Falcons vs. Saints rivalry renewed on ‘Monday Night Football’

The NFC South’s Week 4 showdown pits the Atlanta Falcons against the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, a pairing that revives a rivalry first highlighted two decades ago when the Saints returned to their rebuilt Superdome. That 2006 contest featured a dramatic special‑teams play when Steve Gleason blocked a punt by Michael Koenen, allowing Curtis DeLoatch to recover the ball for a memorable touchdown, a moment that still resonates in New Orleans.

Both teams enter the game looking to improve their records, with the Falcons having recently re‑added quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and posted a high‑scoring win over Green Bay, while the Saints sit at 1‑2 but have delivered several thrilling performances.

The winner will move to a .500 record in a division where a modest win total could position a club for the NFC South lead.

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