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- The Falcons are 8-0 for the first time in team history.
- QB Matt Ryan ranks 3rd in NFL with a 103 passer rating.
- In his career, the Falcons are 29-0 when Ryan has 100+ rating (6-0 in 2012). When Ryan has 3+ TD passes, team is 15-0 (4-0 in 2012).
- WR Julio Jones had 8 catches for 128 yards and a TD in his last game at New Orleans. He aims for his third game in a row with 5+ catches and 120+ yards.
- WR Roddy White had 11 catches for 127 yards in his last game at New Orleans. Since 2007, he has 518 receptions, most in NFC.
- TE Tony Gonzalez needs one TD to become the first tight end and 8th player in NFL history with 100.
- DE John Abraham has 11.5 sacks in the past 11 games. He has 119 sacks, most by an active player.
- CB Dunta Robinson had an INT in his last meeting against New Orleans.
- LB Sean Weatherspoon leads the Falcons with 52 tackles.
- QB Drew Brees is 10-2 vs. Atlanta since joining New Orleans in 2006. In those twelve games, he has eight 300-yard games and ten games with 2+ TDs.
- In five career home games against Atlanta, RB Pierre Thomas has six TDs (4 rush, 2 receiving).
- LB Curtis Lofton faces his former team for the first time.
- In their September 26, 2010 meeting, WR Lance Moore had 6 catches for 149 yards and 2 TDs.
- TE Jimmy Graham has a TD in each of his past three games vs. Falcons. He aims for his fifth game in row versus a division opponent with TD.
- WR Marques Colston has 15 catches for 194 yards and a TD in his past two against Atlanta.
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FALCONS |
SAINTS |
SERIES LEADER |
45-40 |
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STREAKS |
10 of past 12 |
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COACHES VS. OPP. |
Smith: 2-6 |
Vitt: 0-0 |
LAST WEEK |
W 19-13 vs. Cowboys |
W 28-13 vs. Eagles |
LAST GAME |
12/26/11: Falcons 16 at Saints 45. New Orleans QB Drew Brees surpasses HOFer Dan Marino (5,084) for most passing yards in single season all-time. |
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LAST GAME AT SITE |
12/26/11 |
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BROADCAST |
FOX (12:00 PM CT): Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston, Tony Siragusa (Field reporter). SIRIUS: 134 (Atl.), 92 (NO). XM: 229 (NO). |