Derek Carr and the Saints (2-1) are heading to Atlanta this Sunday for an electrifying showdown against Kirk Cousins and the Falcons (1-2) in what promises to be a crucially intense NFC South clash. The stakes are higher than a Hail Mary in the final seconds!
The million-dollar question for bettors is: Can we trust either team? The Saints burst out of the gates like a bat out of hell, scoring 91 points across their first two games but then hit a brick wall last week against Philadelphia, managing a mere 12 points. The Falcons, on the other hand, pulled off an upset against the Eagles a couple of weeks ago but have struggled to maintain consistency, averaging just over 16 points per game in the first three weeks of the season.
So, what’s the real deal? Let’s sink our teeth into this matchup and see if we can separate the wheat from the chaff.
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Game Details and How to Watch Saints vs. Falcons
- Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
- Time: 1 PM EST
- Site: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- City: Atlanta, GA
- TV/Streaming: FOX
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Game Odds for New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons
The freshest odds from DraftKings:
- Moneyline: New Orleans (+114), Atlanta (-135)
- Spread: Falcons -2.5 (-110)
- Total: 42
Initially, the game opened with the Falcons as a slight 2.5-point favorite; this shifted to a mere single point but has since returned to the initial number. The Game Total took a short dip to 40 but is back at 41.
Expert Predictions and Best Bets
Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is riding high on the underdog!
“Saints at Falcons is a divisional matchup. You naturally want to be with the home team in these situations, but I actually think the Falcons are phony. I’m going to take the Saints +2.5. That team is the real deal. They do have injuries on the offensive line, but I think their defense can mask those injuries on the offense.”
New Orleans vs. Atlanta Team Stats and Betting Trends
- This is the 110th regular-season meeting between these two teams. The Saints lead the all-time series 55-54.
- The Saints are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog
- The Saints have won their last 4 games against divisional opponents
- Six of the Falcons’ last 8 home games stayed under the Total
- Both teams will be without their starting centers
- The Saints have won 5 of their last 6 games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Quarterback Matchup: Saints vs. Falcons
- New Orleans: Derek Carr – faced a tough outing last week against the Eagles, completing just 56% of his passes (14-25) for 142 yards. For the season, Carr has thrown for 585 yards with 6 TDs and 2 INTs.
- Atlanta: Kirk Cousins – had a solid performance against Kansas City, completing 20 of 29 passes (69%). For the season, Cousins has thrown for 626 yards with 4 TDs and 3 INTs.
Saints vs. Falcons Player News & Injury Updates
- Saints’ C Erik McCoy (groin) has been declared out of Sunday’s game.
- Saints’ RB Alvin Kamara (ribs/hip) did not practice Wednesday and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
- Falcons’ C Drew Dalman (ankle) has been placed on IR and is declared out for Sunday’s game.
- Falcons’ RT Kaleb McGary (knee) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
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Get ready, NFL fans! This matchup in Atlanta could be a defining game for both squads. So, buckle up and enjoy the ride—this one’s going to be a nail-biter!
