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Saints knock out Falcons from ranks of undefeated

Amid a week characterized by growing skepticism involving coach Sean Payton's future in New Orleans, the Saints delivered a much-needed victory on Thursday night.

Behind a surprising performance by veteran receiver Ben Watson, the Saints capitalized off a bevy of Atlanta turnovers in the first half before orchestrating a pair of clock-chewing drives in the fourth quarter to defeat the previously unbeaten Falcons, 31-21.

Around The NFL will have more on the Saints' victory soon.