THE NUTS AND BOLTS
WHEN: Noon Sunday
WHERE: Georgia Dome, Atlanta
TV: Fox
RADIO: WWL-AM, 870; WWL-FM, 105.3; KMDL-FM, 97.3; WDGL-FM, 98.1
RECORDS: New Orleans 6-9, Atlanta 8-7
COACHES: Saints’ Sean Payton, 10th season (86-57); Falcons’ Dan Quinn, 1st (8-7)
Falcons breakdown
LAST WEEK
Atlanta struck the unthinkable blow, denying Carolina its chance at an undefeated season with a 20-13 victory. A big-time Julio Jones touchdown catch gave the Falcons the spark they needed, but the lion’s share of the credit goes to a defense that kept Cam Newton from hitting the big plays that have become his staples this season.