The Atlanta Falcons head to New Orleans to take on the Saints with playoff implications for both teams. Atlanta has lost three of the last four while New Orleans has won three of its last four. Atlanta will clinch the title in the NFC South with a victory over New Orleans and a loss by Tampa Bay. New Orleans will clinch the NFC South with a win and a loss or tie by Tampa Bay. The Atlanta Falcons offense is 26th in the NFL with 19.0 points per game. Atlanta’s defense is giving up 20.3 points per game which is 10th in the NFL. New Orleans is putting up 22.1 points per game which is 14th in the NFL. They shine on the defensive side of the ball, where they rank 6th, giving up 19.4 points. Atlanta has been a merry-go-round at the quarterback position while the Saints have had Derek Carr under center the whole season. That consistency will be key for the Saints today. Atlanta has covered the spread in just four of its last 15 games while New Orleans has covered the spread in five of its last seven played during January. New Orleans will be looking for revenge after losing the first game between the two. Both teams have very good defenses but the offensive edge goes to the Saints. I am taking the Saints at home with the more consistent quarterback.



Play on New Orleans on the moneyline. This is a 4% play