According to the odds market, the Saints are favored by 2.5 points. The over/under has been set at 41.5. The Saints are 2-6-2 against the spread. And Falcons are 2-8-0 in their last 10 against the spread.
The Saints are paced by Jameis Winston who has thrown for 223 yards, 2 td passes with 3 interceptions this year. Chris Olave has 56 catches for 657 yards and 3 TDs.
The Falcons are guided by Taylor Heinicke who has thrown for 498 yards, 3 td passes with 1 interceptions this season. Bijan Robinson has rumbled for 612 yards with 2 TDs.
The Saints are in first place in the NFC South. The Falcons are in 2nd in the NFC South.
Taysom Hill is 13-4 as a starter in his last 20. Taysom Hill is 4-0 as a starter against the Falcons. Taylor Heinicke is 0-1 against the Saints as a starter.
The Falcons are ranked among the the bottom in offense currently in the NFL. The Saints are ranked among the tops defensively in the league.
The Saints enter the game off a defeat to the Minnesota Vikings 27-19 while the Falcons arrive after a an L to the Arizona Cardinals 25-23.
Next week the Saints host the the Detroit Lions, and the Falcons visit the New York Jets.
Game Details
• Matchup: New Orleans Saints (NO) at Atlanta Falcons (ATL)
• Date: November 26, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadiumdouble-dagger
• TV: FOX
• Mercedes-Benz Stadiumdouble-dagger Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Rain; 49F; 67% humidity; wind: SE 8 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | ATL | NO | ATL | ||
| Record | 5-5 | 4-6 | 5-5 | 4-6 | |
| Home Record | 2-2 | 3-2 | 2-2 | 3-2 | |
| Away Record | 3-3 | 1-4 | 3-3 | 1-4 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 21.4 | 18.9 | 21.4 | 18.9 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 19.8 | 21.7 | 19.8 | 21.7 | |
| Point Differential | +16 | -28 | +16 | -28 | |
| Yards/Game | 337.4 | 335.3 | 337.4 | 335.3 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 312.7 | 308.8 | 312.7 | 308.8 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 237.4 | 204.9 | 237.4 | 204.9 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 199.1 | 200.4 | 199.1 | 200.4 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 100.0 | 130.4 | 100.0 | 130.4 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 113.6 | 108.4 | 113.6 | 108.4 | |
| First Downs/Game | 19.3 | 19.9 | 19.3 | 19.9 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 17.9 | 18.2 | 17.9 | 18.2 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 36.5 | 41.4 | 36.5 | 41.4 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 34.8 | 34.4 | 34.8 | 34.4 | |
| Turnover Margin | +6 | -6 | +6 | -6 | |
| Total Games | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
New Orleans Saints 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Jameis Winston | 23-42 | 223 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Alvin Kamara | 104 | 388 | 2 | 17 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Chris Olave | 56 | 657 | 3 | 45 |
Atlanta Falcons 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Taylor Heinicke | 41-74 | 498 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Bijan Robinson | 125 | 612 | 2 | 38 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Drake London | 40 | 474 | 2 | 32 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sun 23-Sep-18 | 1:00PM | New Orleans Saints d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 43-37 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| NO | ATL | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 8-2 | 2-8 |
| Home Record | 3-2 | 0-5 |
| Away Record | 5-0 | 2-3 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taysom Hill | 190-293 | 64.9% | 2,337 | 11 | 8 | 28 | 0-1 (1) |
| Taylor Heinicke | 571-904 | 63.2% | 6,243 | 37 | 25 | 66 | 0-1 (1) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Taysom Hill W-L last 20 games as a starter: 13-4
• Taysom Hill last 20 games vs. Atlanta Falcons: 4-0
• Taylor Heinicke W-L last 20 games as a starter: 11-9
• Taylor Heinicke last 20 games vs. New Orleans Saints: 0-1
Player Trends
• Taysom Hill has 30 straight games with zero passing interceptions
• Chris Olave has 5 straight games with at least 5+ catches
• Taylor Heinicke has 7 straight games with at least one passing TD
Game Injuries
New Orleans Saints: Isaiah Foskey (DE) Quadriceps – Questionable; Kendre Miller (RB) Ankle – Out
Atlanta Falcons: Taylor Heinicke (QB) Hamstring – Questionable; Mack Hollins (WR) Ankle – Out
Betting Odds
• Favorite: New Orleans Saints
• Spread: 2.5
• Over/Under: 41.5
Betting Trends
| New Orleans Saints | Atlanta Falcons | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 1-4-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 2-6-2 | 2-8-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 5-3-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 1-8-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Favorite | 4-5-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Underdog | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 3-7-0 | 4-6-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• New Orleans Saints: +7000
• Atlanta Falcons: +15000
Saints vs. Falcons Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: New Orleans Saints d. Atlanta Falcons 23-19
• GFA Model: New Orleans Saints d. Atlanta Falcons 26-19