The Atlanta Falcons came to town in Week 12 much like the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11. Well, minus the Super Bowl ring. The Falcons have been a team decimated by injury this season. One running back, several defensive backs, their star linebacker, a couple of offensive linemen.
But this is the NFL. No one will have sympathy for you. The Saints’ mantra is “Next Man Up” and they’ve lived that through injuries to some solid players, including Patrick Robinson and Ted Ginn, Jr. And let’s be honest, who among the Who Dat Nation would ever feel sorry for the Falcons?