The second game against the Saints has come. Atlanta will travel to New Orleans on Sunday to attempt to pull off the sweep over their archrival. A win on Sunday almost assuredly gets the Falcons a wild card berth and gives them an opportunity to play for the division crown against the Panthers in Week 17. It also, of course, gets them a victory against the Saints—which is always good no matter the playoff implications.
In preparation for the game, let’s take a look at how the Falcons and Saints compare statistically.