Falcons at Saints: How to watch, odds, expert picks with Atlanta surging and New Orleans slumping

The Atlanta Falcons look to extend their NFC South lead on the road against the New Orleans Saints.

Escaping with a 26-24 victory over the Saints in Week 4, Atlanta aims to sweep the season series.

New Orleans fired head coach Dennis Allen in the midst of its current seven-game losing streak hitting rock bottom after blowing a fourth-quarter lead against Carolina.

Despite the two teams going in opposite directions, the Falcons are only favored by a few points against New Orleans.

Advertisement The chemistry between quarterback Kirk Cousins and his targets has Atlantas offense rolling.

Atlantas sixth-ranked passing attack features five different players with at least 300 receiving yards this season.

Cousins connection looks particularly solid with receivers Drake London and Darnell Mooney.

Throw it where they ain't, @KirkCousins8 FOX | NFL+ pic.twitter.com/5GoEGj1N5Q Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) November 3, 2024 Atlantas talented backfield of Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier contributes enough to keep defenses honest.

Ranked near the bottom in most defensive categories, New Orleans traded cornerback Marshon Lattimore to the Commanders before the deadline.

Special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi takes over as interim head coach for the Saints.

Rizzi inherits a messy offense, struggling to find their footing.

Quarterback Derek Carr was ineffective during his return from injury in Week 9.

The Saints will also likely be without receiver Chris Olave after he suffered his second concussion of 2024.

New Orleans most effective weapon remains running back Alvin Kamara.

Amid a strong season, Kamara collected over 100 total yards during the first matchup between teams.

Mediocre defense and the leagues worst pass rush make the Falcons susceptible to allowing big plays.

Atlanta is last in the NFL with only nine team sacks and should give Carr plenty of time to throw.

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