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Goodell Sets Falcons-Saints Week 4 MNF, 20-Year Gleason Anniversary

5/17/2026

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Commissioner Roger Goodell requested a 2026 Week Four Monday Night Football game between the Falcons and Saints at the Superdome.
Broadcasting vice president Mike North confirmed the league set the game for Week Four because the Superdome’s availability fit better than Week Three.
The game will mark the 20th anniversary of the 2006 matchup that featured player Steve Gleason’s blocked punt recovered by player Curtis Deloatch for the Saints’ touchdown.

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Commissioner Roger Goodell requested a 2026 Week Four Monday Night Football game between the Falcons and Saints at the Superdome.
Broadcasting vice president Mike North confirmed the league set the game for Week Four because the Superdome’s availability fit better than Week Three.
The game will mark the 20th anniversary of the 2006 matchup that featured player Steve Gleason’s blocked punt recovered by player Curtis Deloatch for the Saints’ touchdown.