The Falcons have lost 3 of their last 4 games, they have also lost their last 2 games on the road.
The Saints have won 3 of their last 4 games, and they have also won their last 2 games at home.
In the most recent odds, the Saints are favored by 3.0. The over/under is currently 42.5.
The Falcons are guided by Taylor Heinicke who has thrown for 890 yards, 5 td passes with 4 picks this year. Bijan Robinson has rushed for 948 yards with 4 TDs.
The Saints are paced by Derek Carr who has thrown for 3,614 yards, 21 td passes with 8 picks this season. Chris Olave has 84 catches for 1,067 yards and 4 TDs.
The Falcons are in 3rd in the NFC South while the Saints lead the NFC South.
Taylor Heinicke is 0-1 as a starter against the Saints. Derek Carr is 0-3 against the Falcons as a starter.
The Falcons are listed among the the lowest in offense at present in the league. The Saints are ranked among the tops in team defense in the NFL.
The Falcons come in off a loss against the Chicago Bears 37-17 and the Saints enter the contest following a postive performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-13.
The Falcons have a bye next week and the Saints have a bye next week.
Game Details
• Matchup: Atlanta Falcons (ATL) at New Orleans Saints (NO)
• Date: January 7, 2024
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: Caesars Superdome
• TV: CBS
• Caesars Superdome Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 52F; 81% humidity; wind: NNE 6 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | NO | ATL | NO | ||
| Record | 7-9 | 8-8 | 4-6 | 5-5 | |
| Home Record | 5-3 | 4-3 | 2-2 | 3-2 | |
| Away Record | 2-6 | 4-5 | 2-4 | 2-3 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 19.0 | 22.1 | 20.5 | 24.5 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 20.3 | 19.4 | 20.5 | 21.4 | |
| Point Differential | -21 | +44 | +0 | +31 | |
| Yards/Game | 330.9 | 333.3 | 330.8 | 345.7 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 316.1 | 323.3 | 338.9 | 350.3 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 200.8 | 234.0 | 194.1 | 244.4 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 200.2 | 200.8 | 212.8 | 212.1 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 130.1 | 99.3 | 136.7 | 101.3 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 115.9 | 122.5 | 126.1 | 138.2 | |
| First Downs/Game | 19.5 | 19.4 | 18.8 | 20.0 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 18.3 | 17.9 | 19.2 | 18.7 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 40.2 | 39.1 | 41.8 | 40.0 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 33.9 | 34.4 | 35.4 | 35.9 | |
| Turnover Margin | -9 | +8 | -3 | +6 | |
| Total Games | 16 | 16 | 10 | 10 | |
Atlanta Falcons 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Taylor Heinicke | 74-136 | 890 | 5 | 4 | 8 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Bijan Robinson | 203 | 948 | 4 | 38 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Drake London | 65 | 864 | 2 | 45 |
New Orleans Saints 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Derek Carr | 353-520 | 3,614 | 21 | 8 | 29 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Alvin Kamara | 180 | 694 | 5 | 17 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Chris Olave | 84 | 1,067 | 4 | 51 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 26-Nov-23 | 1:00PM | ATLANTA FALCONS d. New Orleans Saints | 24-15 |
| Sun 18-Dec-22 | 1:00PM | NEW ORLEANS SAINTS d. Atlanta Falcons | 21-18 |
| Sun 11-Sep-22 | 1:00PM | New Orleans Saints d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 27-26 |
| Sun 09-Jan-22 | 1:00PM | New Orleans Saints d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 30-20 |
| Sun 07-Nov-21 | 1:00PM | Atlanta Falcons d. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS | 27-25 |
| Sun 06-Dec-20 | 1:00PM | New Orleans Saints d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 21-16 |
| Sun 22-Nov-20 | 1:00PM | NEW ORLEANS SAINTS d. Atlanta Falcons | 24-9 |
| Thu 28-Nov-19 | 8:20PM | New Orleans Saints d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 26-18 |
| Sun 10-Nov-19 | 1:00PM | Atlanta Falcons d. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS | 26-9 |
| Thu 22-Nov-18 | 8:20PM | NEW ORLEANS SAINTS d. Atlanta Falcons | 31-17 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| ATL | NO | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 3-7 | 7-3 |
| Home Record | 1-4 | 3-2 |
| Away Record | 2-3 | 4-1 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Heinicke | 604-966 | 62.5% | 6,635 | 39 | 28 | 69 | 0-1 (1) |
| Derek Carr | 3554-5478 | 64.9% | 38,836 | 238 | 107 | 293 | 0-1 (1) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Taylor Heinicke W-L last 20 games as a starter: 11-9
• Taylor Heinicke last 20 games vs. New Orleans Saints: 0-1
• Derek Carr W-L last 20 games as a starter: 11-9
• Derek Carr last 20 games vs. Atlanta Falcons: 0-3
Player Trends
• Taylor Heinicke has 9 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Derek Carr has 5 straight games with at least one passing TD
Game Injuries
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Betting Odds
• Favorite: New Orleans Saints
• Spread: 3.0
• Over/Under: 42.5
Betting Trends
| Atlanta Falcons | New Orleans Saints | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 2-3-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 4-6-0 | 4-6-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 3-6-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 5-5-0 | 5-5-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Atlanta Falcons: +75000
• New Orleans Saints: +20000
Falcons vs. Saints Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: New Orleans Saints d. Atlanta Falcons 24-20
• GFA Model: New Orleans Saints d. Atlanta Falcons 27-18