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Atlanta Falcons used their bye week to find the right answers for the Buffalo Bills, whom they beat 24-14 on “Monday Night Football.”
The Falcons improved to 3-2 on the season while bills have now lost two matches in a row after starting the season 4–0.
While explosive offensive plays contributed to the Falcons' win, their defense's ability to handle Bills quarterback Josh Allen was just as important at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday night. Allen was sacked four times, the most of any team this season, as the Falcons not only pressured the backfield but also made sure he couldn't get away for big yards.
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Atlanta Falcons defensive end Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
However, the highlight reel will likely feature the stars of the Falcons' offense, running back. Sesame Robinson and wide receiver Drake London led the way after their generous contributions on that side of the ball.
Robinson rushed for 170 yards on 19 carries and had an 81-yard touchdown to open the game in favor of the home team. The play came immediately after Allen was sacked for a 15-yard loss on third down, forcing the Bills to punt. Robinson wasted no time in finding a hole at the line of scrimmage and scrambling to his right, where cornerback Cole Bishop was unable to get him out of bounds and he was sent racing.
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But before Robinson's magic, London showed his strength when he caught Penix's nine-yard pass near the goal line and extended his long arms with the ball for six points, all the while being tackled. This gave the Falcons back the lead they originally had thanks to Tyler Allgaier's first carry of the game, who scored a 21-yard touchdown on the opening play.
Allen was also able to find Dawson Knox for a touchdown early in the game, but they had to punt four straight times before he threw an interception near the end of the first half. It wasn't a typical game for the Bills offense, but their defense made adjustments in the second half to keep them in the game.
Buffalo Bills defensive end Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Allen and the Bills started the third quarter with the touchdown they needed when Ray Davis caught a short pass from his quarterback for a 16-yard score. But once again, the Bills offense stalled as the Falcons kept making stops.
With a 21–14 lead heading into the fourth quarter, Michael Penix Jr. and his offense looked to seal their win, and they did so with a drive that took 5 minutes and ended with a Parker Romo field goal to make it a two-possession game.
Allen attempted to work his magic on the ensuing drive, but was picked off after a deflected pass in the red zone as the Falcons celebrated their victory.
Drake London of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates making a catch during the first half of the game against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 13, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
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On the sideline, Penix was 20 of 32 for 250 yards with his touchdown pass to London, who led the game with 158 yards on 10 catches. Robinson also added 68 yards on six catches for a total of over 230 yards in a stellar game.
Allen was just 15 of 26 with two touchdowns and two interceptions for the Bills. James Cook remained relatively quiet in this game, gaining 87 yards on 17 carries.
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