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Saints vs Falcons Preview and Matchup History

Throw out the records and the history because when it comes to these two division rivals, anything can happen.

By Dave Cariello
Chris Graythen
  • The Saints aim for their fifth win in a row vs. Atlanta.
  • Since joining the Saints in 2006, QB Drew Brees is 11-2 vs. Atlanta with a 100.6 QB rating. Brees averages 302.8 yards per game in those thirteen and has 29 TDs.
  • RB Chris Ivory had a 56-yard rush TD in last meeting.
  • RB Darren Sproles had TD catch in last meeting.
  • TE Jimmy Graham has 5 TDs in his past four meetings and aims for fifth in a row vs. the Falcons with a TD.
  • In his last meeting, Graham had 7 catches for 146 yards with 2 TDs and was named NFC Offensive Player of Week.
  • WR Marques Colston as 8 TDs in past eight games.
  • QB Matt Ryan is the only quarterback in the Super Bowl era to win 31 of his first 35 home starts.
  • In his last game vs. the Saints, Ryan had 411 yards and 3 TDs.
  • In his career, the Falcons are 30-1 (.968) when Matt Ryan has a 100+ QB rating.
  • RB Michael Turner aims for third in a row at home with a rush TD.
  • In the last meeting, TE Tony Gonzalez had 11 catches for 122 yards and 2 TDs.
  • In his past two meetings, WR Julio Jones has 12 catches for 203 yards and a TD. He had 6 catches for 147 yards and a TD last week.
  • WR Roddy White aims for third game in a row vs. NO with 100+ yards.
  • In his past two meetings, White has 18 catches for 241 yards (120.5 per game).
  • LB Stephen Nicholas had a sack in last meeting.
  • CB Asante Samuel had an INT in last meeting.

SAINTS

FALCONS

SERIES LEADER

45-41

STREAKS

Past 4 & 11 of past 13

COACHES VS. OPP.

Vitt: 1-0

Smith: 2-7

LAST WEEK

L 31-21 vs. 49ers

W 24-23 at Buccaneers

LAST GAME

11/11/12: Falcons 27 at Saints 31. New Orleans TE Jimmy Graham catches 7 passes for 146 yards & 2 TDs (29, 14) as Saints defeat Atlanta.

LAST GAME AT SITE

11/13/11: Saints 26, Falcons 23 (OT). New Orleans K John Kasay converts 4 FGs, including game-winning 26-yarder in OT.

BROADCAST

NFLN (8:20 PM ET): Brad Nessler, Mike Mayock, Alex Flanagan (Field reporter). Dial Global Radio: Ian Eagle, Trent Green, Laura Okmin (Field reporter). SIRIUS: 88 (DGR), 94 (NO), 93 (Atl.). XM: 88 (DGR), 225 (NO), 226 (Atl.).

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