The New Orleans Saints (9-2) were vying for a third consecutive NFC South crown as they faced the Atlanta Falcons (3-8) on the Dirty Bird’s home field. Atlanta had soundly defeated New Orleans in the team’s first meeting of the season, a 26-9 domination that the Saints had likely not forgotten. With a win tonight, the Saints would clinch a playoff berth and that was motivation enough to come out swinging.
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IN THE FIRST HALF, the Saints started on defense, with the Falcons taking the ball after winning the toss.