Time, TV • 7:30 p.m., ESPN
Fast facts • Nearly a decade ago to the day, these teams met to re-open the repaired Superdome following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. ... Don’t look for a low-scoring affair. The Falcons rank second in total offense and 29th in total defense; the Saints are ninth in total offense and 31st in total D. ... Atlanta QB Matt Ryan has had a passer rating of 100-plus in his last four games against the Saints. ... Meanwhile, New Orleans QB Drew Brees is Mr. Monday Night lately, with 300-plus passing yards and four or more TD passes in four of past five Monday nighters.