The NFC South is set to take center stage on Monday Night Football tonight.
Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m., featuring Michael Penix Jr.’s Atlanta Falcons and Tyler Shough’s New Orleans Saints, both with a record of 1-2. This Week 4 “Domecoming” clash at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans will decide which team levels up to 2-2 and which team drops to 1-3.
“These are crucial games,” remarked Saints head coach Kellen Moore before the game. “[Atlanta] has a potent offense that can strike big at any time. Their defense…[is] aggressive and eagerly pursues the football.”
Watch Falcons vs. Saints for free
- When: Oct. 5, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Where: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
- How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial)
- Channel: ESPN
In their previous game, New Orleans faced a tough loss against the rising Las Vegas Raiders but had a solid performance from Shough, who threw four touchdown passes.
On the other hand, Atlanta bounced back last Sunday after an initial 0-2 start, dominating the Packers thanks to a stellar outing from star running back Bijan Robinson, who rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries.
The Falcons enter this matchup as 2.5-point underdogs in New Orleans. It seems poised to be a high-scoring battle between two of the NFL’s most exciting offenses. “I like the Falcons to win outright,” one analysis suggested.
This “Domecoming” event marks the 20-year anniversary of the Saints’ return to face the Falcons at the Superdome post-Hurricane Katrina. Tonight’s halftime show will feature Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue along with special guests like Eric Church and Juvenile.
For a bit of history, Drew Brees led the Saints to a win in the 2006 “Domecoming,” beating Michael Vick’s Falcons 23-3, highlighted by Steve Gleason’s famous blocked punt. Gleason will be honored during this game.
If you’re interested in catching this significant Week 4 matchup, here are some details.
Falcons vs. Saints game time
This game is slated to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET today (Oct. 5).
How to watch Falcons vs. Saints for free
If you don’t have cable, you will need a live TV streaming service to watch the game for free.
DIRECTV is a solid option for a free live TV trial. They currently offer a five-day free trial before charges begin. The MySports Genre Pack is recommended at $49.99/month, including ESPN along with over 20 sports-focused channels.
Additionally, you can also stream Monday Night Football and other programming with an ESPN Unlimited subscription, which starts at $29.99/month.
