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The Atlanta Falcons used their bye week to find the right answers for the Buffalo Bills, who they beat 24-14 on “Monday Night Football.”
The Falcons improved to 3-2 on the season, while the Bills have now lost two games in a row after starting the season 4-0.
Although explosive offensive plays contributed to the Falcons’ victory, their defense, capable of handling Bills quarterback Josh Allen, was just as important at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday night. Allen was sacked four times, the most by any team this season, as the Falcons not only had pressure in the backfield, but made sure he couldn’t escape for big yards on the ground.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback 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 will surely be Falcons offensive stars running back Bijan Robinson and receiver Drake London leading the way after their generous contributions on that side of the ball.
Robinson rushed for 170 yards on 19 carries with an 81-yard touchdown run that blew this game away in favor of the home team. The play occurred just after Allen was sacked for a 15-yard loss on third down, forcing a Bills punt. Robinson wasted no time, finding a hole at the line of scrimmage and bouncing to the right where safety Cole Bishop couldn’t get him out of bounds, and it was off to the races.
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But before Robinson’s magic, London showed his strength when he caught a nine-yard pass from Penix near the goal line and extended his long arms with the ball for six points, while being tackled. This gave the Falcons the lead they originally had thanks to Tyler Allgeier’s first run of the game for a 21-yard touchdown on the opening drive.
Allen also managed to find Dawson Knox for an opening touchdown, but they had to punt four straight times before throwing an interception late in the first half. It was an unusual performance for the Bills offense, but their defense made adjustments in the second half to keep them in the game.
Buffalo Bills quarterback 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, as Ray Davis caught a short pass from his quarterback and took it 16 yards for the score. But once again, the Bills offense stalled as the Falcons continued to make stops.
With a 21-14 lead in the fourth quarter, Michael Penix Jr. and his offense looked to seal their victory, and they did so with a drive that took 5 minutes and ended with a Parker Romo basket to make it a two-possession game.
Allen attempted a miracle 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 after 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)
In box scoring, 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 to total more than 230 yards from scrimmage in a brilliant game.
For the Bills, Allen was just 15 of 26 with two touchdowns and two interceptions. James Cook was relatively quiet in this game with 87 yards on 17 carries.
