It’s been a minute since the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints last played a game that counted for anything other than bragging rights, and while Sunday’s matchup isn’t exactly the NFL’s game of the week, the Falcons’ season potentially hinges on the outcome.
With a win, Atlanta would improve to 4-4 and be very much alive in the NFC playoff race. A loss would make it extremely difficult for the Falcons to finish with a winning record, considering they still have games left against the Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Here’s everything you need to know for Sunday’s NFC South showdown in New Orleans.