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Stefanski credits Penix; Moore cites Saints’ early deficit
Kevin Stefanski praised Michael Penix Jr.’s ball security. Kellen Moore said the Saints could not catch up after Atlanta’s early start in its 45–24 win.
“Mike played well; he took care of the football,” Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said after Atlanta’s 45–24 win over New Orleans on Monday, October 5, as reported by the Associated Press.
Michael Penix Jr. completed 15 of 20 passes for 223 yards and a touchdown at Caesars Superdome. Atlanta did not turn the ball over.
Saints coach Kellen Moore had gathered players to watch videos about Hurricane Katrina and the Superdome’s 2006 reopening game before the night commemorating its 20th anniversary.
Moore said the team understood the occasion and brought energy, but the Falcons “were able to get things going early and we weren’t able to catch up.”
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Source scope: This report uses the Associated Press’s complete published game report, carried by ESPN. Coach remarks are quoted as reported there. Full press conferences and reporters’ questions were not reviewed.
