Saints vs. Falcons: Pregame Report
The Saints (9-2) look to stay on top of the rest of the NFC, but will need to knock off the Falcons (4-7) for the second time in three weeks. It's a divisional clash that's as good as it gets, with a noon kickoff looming. Here's all the information on how to keep up with, get informed, and watch Week 13's game.
Where to Watch: FOX - Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, and Shannon Spake (field reporter)
Broadcast Map: Courtesy of 506sports.com, Falcons-Saints in Green
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Where to Stream: FOX Sports Go, NFL Mobile, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV
Where to Listen: WWL Radio locally (105.3FM) with Zach Strief, Deuce McAllister, and Steve Geller (sideline reporter); SIRIUS: 121 (NO), 83 (ATL) | XM: 384 (NO), 225 (ATL)
Jersey Combo: White jerseys, Black pants
Referee: Adrian Hill
Current Lines: Over/Under (45.5), Saints -3
Last 5 Matchups
- 11/22/20 - Saints 24, Falcons 9
- 11/28/19 - Saints 26, Falcons 18
- 11/10/19 - Falcons 26, Saints 9
- 11/22/18 - Saints 31, Falcons 17
- 9/23/18 - Saints 43, Falcons 37 (OT)
All-Time Series: Falcons lead 53-50, which includes a postseason win from 1991. New Orleans has won five out of the last six.
These two teams just saw each other two weeks ago, with New Orleans turning to Taysom Hill over Jameis Winston as they started life without Drew Brees. The two teams traded field goals to start the first quarter, as Atlanta was moving the ball better to start things. They got up to a 9-3 lead with less than five minutes to go in the half, and Hill would help pilot a two-minute drill to add a touchdown run by Alvin Kamara before halftime to take a 10-9 lead, and the Saints would never look back.
The Saints offense looked much better in the second half, while the defense put the clamps on Matt Ryan and company. Dennis Allen's unit sacked Matt Ryan eight times on the day, which included three from Cam Jordan. Hill would add touchdown drives in the third and fourth quarter, as New Orleans would win 24-9 and improve to 4-0 in the NFC South and 8-2 on the year.
Things to watch: Taysom Hill looks to replicate success against the Falcons like he did in his first start, as the Saints look to go 8-0 without Drew Brees and 3-0 under Hill. New Orleans could also sweep Atlanta today and keep a tight grip on their top spot in the NFC playoff race. Look for the Saints to attack with their ground-and-pound dose of Alvin Kamara and Latavius Murray, while leaning on playmakers like Michael Thomas to help move the sticks.
The team will be without Janoris Jenkins (knee) and Terron Armstead (COVID-19), as well as some other players who were previously ruled out of action and placed on injured reserve. As always, how Ryan attacks the Saints defense will be something to watch, as he should have an emphasis on getting the ball out faster.
Catch up on some of our Saints-Falcons coverage from the week...
- Saints Final Injury Report
- 3 Things to Watch Week 13: Saints vs. Falcons
- Saints X-Factors in Week 13
- Fantasy Football Week 13: Start 'Em or Sit 'Em
- Saints Run Defense vs. Falcons Run Offense
- Saints Pass Defense vs. Falcons Pass Offense
- Saints Run Offense vs. Falcons Run Defense
- Saints Pass Offense vs. Falcons Pass Defense
- Saints-Falcons Trivia for Who Dats
- Saints Defense: Flexing their Muscles
- Saints Hoping for a December to Remember
- Saints and the NFC Playoff Picture: Week 13
- Rankins Returns and Saturday Roster Moves in Week 13
- First Look: Saints vs. Falcons
