The NFC South’s oldest and nastiest rivalry is renewed for its 107th installment, which this year doubles down as the kickoff game for both teams.
The Falcons and the Saints will both get up a bit more than usual in this game, as losing to the arch rival is unacceptable for both teams and their fanbases. The teams split the season series last year, with the Saints now winning seven out of the past nine matchups dating back to 2017. This immediately followed a string of three consecutive Falcons victories, which was their most successful string of results in the Sean Payton era.