The Saints aren't eliminated quite yet, but there's very little margin to spare.
The Atlanta Falcons head to the Caesars Superdome this week with a chance to twist the knife and get some revenge for the Week 1 result, but a lot has changed since then.
In that season-opening matchup it was Marcus Mariota vs Jameis Winston, this time around it'll be Desmond Ridder vs Andy Dalton. But will the result be the same? Scroll below for all the info you'll need to follow the game, plus a live score graphic and big-play updates.
THE GAME | Falcons (5-8) at Saints (4-9)
- When: Noon, Sunday, Dec. 18
- Where: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Betting: Saints -4
- TV: Fox
- Listen: WWL AM-870; FM-105.3 & the Audacy app
- Pregame: Fans First Take with Jeff Nowak & Steve Geller, 8-10 a.m.; Countdown to Kickoff with Bobby Hebert Kristian Garic, 10-noon
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FALCONS PLAYER TO WATCH: DT Grady Jarrett, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, has made the Falcons feel good about giving him a $51 million, three-year contract extension before the season. The deal carries through the 2025 season. Jarrett leads the Falcons with 5½ sacks, 13 quarterback hits and 10 tackles for losses.
SAINTS PLAYER TO WATCH: Rookie WR Chris Olave leads the team in yards receiving 887 and has three touchdown catches.
KEY MATCHUP: Falcons rookie QB Desmond Ridder, an adept scrambler who can throw on the run, against the Saints defensive front. Ridder is making his first NFL start against an experienced Saints defense which has played well lately, but which also has struggled against mobile QBs.
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INJURY REPORT
SAINTS
- OUT: LB Zack Baun (ankle); S P.J. Williams (knee)
- QUESTIONABLE: DB J.T. Gray (hamstring/back); TE Juwan Johnson (ankle); CB Marshon Lattimore (abdomen); TE Adam Trautman (ankle); DE Payton Turner (ankle); RB Dwayne Washington (illness); LB Pete Werner (ankle)
FALCONS
- OUT: OL Chuma Edoga (knee)
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THE SCORE
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THE HIGHLIGHTS
The Associated Press contributed to this report
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