How to watch Saints vs. Falcons football game
By Scout Staff
2 min read
Who’s Playing
Atlanta @ New Orleans
Current Records: Atlanta 3-4; New Orleans 5-2
What to Know
The New Orleans Saints won both of their matches against the Atlanta Falcons last season (24-9 and 21-16) and are aiming for the same result next Sunday. The Saints and Atlanta will face off in an NFC South battle at 1 p.m. ET at Caesars Superdome. New Orleans should still be riding high after a win, while the Falcons will be looking to right the ship.
New Orleans netted a 36-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. No one had a standout game offensively for New Orleans, but they got scores from a handful of players including QB Jameis Winston, WR Tre’Quan Smith, and RB Alvin Kamara. Winston ended up with a passer rating of 140.
Special teams collected 12 points for New Orleans. K Brian Johnson delivered a perfect 3-for-3 game.
There was early excitement for the Falcons after they claimed the game’s first points on Sunday, but it was the Carolina Panthers who ended up claiming the real prize. Atlanta was within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap as they fell 19-13 to Carolina. QB Matt Ryan had a memorable game, but not in the way you want to be remembered: despite one touchdown, he threw two interceptions with only 5.41 yards per passing attempt. Ryan ended up with a passer rating of 116.90.
New Orleans is now 5-2 while Atlanta sits at 3-4. A pair of numbers to keep in mind before kickoff: The Saints rank third in the NFL when it comes to rushing touchdowns allowed, with only four on the season. Less enviably, Atlanta is stumbling into the contest with the second fewest rushing touchdowns in the league, having accrued only three on the season. We’ll see if New Orleans’ defense can keep Atlanta’s running backs out of the end zone.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Caesars Superdome — New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV: FOX
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
New Orleans have won eight out of their last 12 games against Atlanta.
- Dec 06, 2020 – New Orleans 21 vs. Atlanta 16
- Nov 22, 2020 – New Orleans 24 vs. Atlanta 9
- Nov 28, 2019 – New Orleans 26 vs. Atlanta 18
- Nov 10, 2019 – Atlanta 26 vs. New Orleans 9
- Nov 22, 2018 – New Orleans 31 vs. Atlanta 17
- Sep 23, 2018 – New Orleans 43 vs. Atlanta 37
- Dec 24, 2017 – New Orleans 23 vs. Atlanta 13
- Dec 07, 2017 – Atlanta 20 vs. New Orleans 17
- Jan 01, 2017 – Atlanta 38 vs. New Orleans 32
- Sep 26, 2016 – Atlanta 45 vs. New Orleans 32
- Jan 03, 2016 – New Orleans 20 vs. Atlanta 17
- Oct 15, 2015 – New Orleans 31 vs. Atlanta 21
