Two division rivals looking to get back to .500 meet on Monday Night Football. The Atlanta Falcons visit the New Orleans Saints at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN from the Caesars Superdome, with both teams at 1-2, according to Sports Illustrated and CBS Sports.

Atlanta's big story is quarterback Michael Penix Jr. He returned this season from a torn ACL and led a 35-14 win over Green Bay. Running back Bijan Robinson has been the engine of the offense, piling up 194 total yards and two touchdowns in a recent game.

New Orleans counters with quarterback Tyler Shough, who has thrown for 917 yards and eight touchdowns but has also turned the ball over six times. The Saints will play without running back Travis Etienne, who is out with an injury, CBS Sports reported.

Oddsmakers list the Saints as 1.5- to 2.5-point favorites, with a total near 47.5 points. That suggests a close, high-scoring game.

Some history: The Falcons and Saints first played in 1967, the Saints' first season, and they have met twice a year since the NFC South formed in 2002. It is one of the NFL's oldest Southern rivalries. Fans in both cities often travel for the games, so the Superdome may hear plenty of Atlanta red.

The game wraps up a wild Week 4 that included the Bills' first loss and the Panthers' upset of Detroit on Sunday night. A win would put either team in the thick of a crowded NFC South race.

For fans without cable, the game also streams on ESPN's app and service.

What we know: Kickoff is 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, and both teams are 1-2.
What we don't: Whether Penix or Shough can protect the ball in a tight game.