By the numbers, the Atlanta defense is on the rise. Since the bye week, they’ve given up just 18.2 points per game in five games. That’s more than 10 points per game less than they were surrendering before the bye. That unit has also been coming up with game changing turnovers and sacks at a higher rate during that stretch.
But that growth will face a stern test this weekend. Atlanta’s defense will face the most potent offense they’ve seen … since they played the Saints.
Veteran QB Drew Brees has the Saints scoring 29 points per game, second only to the Falcons.