Back in week three, the Atlanta Falcons coldheartedly “welcomed” their arch rival to Atlanta in an early divisional showdown. The Falcons fell short against the Saints, 43-37, and lost a key asset to their defense in the process. Much has happened for the Falcons since then and now the team finds themselves at 4-6 with the division-leading Saints in their path. The task appears daunting for the Falcons but their are a few factors in this one that can definitely swing in their favor. Observe the three match-ups within this game that will be significant factors.
The earlier meeting this season was a complete disaster for the Falcons defense.