took their first step toward salvaging the 2023 season with a nine point win over the New Orleans Saints (+4) in Week 12, re-claiming the NFC South lead in the process. Now they have to keep that lead and show further growth in a road tilt with the New York Jets (+2.5).
New York is not the toughest matchup Atlanta will face, but they are yet another team these Falcons can afford to take lightly. Boasting a ferocious pass rush and still-quality defense overall and with a small handful of dangerous playmakers, the Jets can punish a flat-footed team.