NFC South opponents match up when the New Orleans Saints (8-8) and the Atlanta Falcons (7-9) square off on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
Saints vs. Falcons Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, January 7, 2024
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
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- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Stadium: Caesars Superdome
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Saints Stats & Insights
- The Saints are averaging 333.3 yards per game on offense, which ranks them 16th in the NFL. On the other side of the ball, they rank 13th, giving up 323.3 yards per game.
- The Saints rank 14th in scoring offense (22.1 points per game) and sixth in scoring defense (19.4 points allowed per game) this season.
- The Saints are averaging 234 passing yards per game on offense this year (12th in NFL), and they are allowing 200.8 passing yards per game (ninth) on the defensive side of the ball.
- The Saints are totaling 99.3 rushing yards per game on offense (21st in the NFL), and they rank 21st on the other side of the ball with 122.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, the Saints have been a top-five unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking fourth-best by surrendering a 34.4% third-down percentage. They rank 16th on offense (39.1% third-down conversion rate).
- This season, the Saints are putting up 5.3 yards per play (21st in the league), while surrendering 5.4 per play on the defensive side of the ball (ninth in the NFL).
- The Saints have forced 26 total turnovers (seventh in NFL) this season and have turned it over 18 times (10th in NFL) for a turnover margin of +8, seventh-ranked in the NFL.
Falcons Stats & Insights
- In terms of total yards, the Falcons rank 18th in the NFL (330.9 total yards per game) and 11th on the other side of the ball (316.1 total yards allowed per game).
- With 19 points per game on offense, the Falcons rank 26th in the NFL. Defensively, they rank ninth, allowing 20.3 points per contest.
- With 200.8 passing yards per game on offense, the Falcons rank 22nd in the NFL. Defensively, they rank eighth, surrendering 200.2 passing yards per game.
- In terms of rushing, the Falcons rank eighth in the NFL on offense (130.1 rushing yards per game) and 19th on defense (115.9 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- The Falcons’ third-down defense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank third-best in the NFL with a 33.9% third-down conversion rate allowed. In terms of offense, they are generating a 40.2% third-down rate, which ranks 13th.
- The Falcons are putting up 5.4 yards per play on offense this season (16th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 5.2 yards per play (sixth-ranked) on defense.
- This season the Saints have forced 26 turnovers, compared to the 25 times the Falcons have turned the ball over.
Saints vs. Falcons Stats Comparison
Saints | Falcons | |
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Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 333.3 (16) | 330.9 (18) |
Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 323.3 (13) | 316.1 (11) |
Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 99.3 (21) | 130.1 (8) |
Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 234 (12) | 200.8 (22) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 18 (10) | 25 (23) |
Takeaways (Rank) | 26 (7) | 16 (28) |
Recent Betting Trends
New Orleans Saints
- In its past three contests, New Orleans has two wins against the spread, and is 2-1 overall.
- In its past three games, New Orleans has hit the over once.
- The Saints have averaged a total of 42.3 combined points over their last three games, 0.8 greater than this matchup’s over/under of 41.5.
Atlanta Falcons
- The Falcons have one win against the spread, and are 2-1 overall, in their last three games.
- In the Falcons’ past three contests, they have gone over the total once.
- The Falcons have averaged a total of 38.5 combined points over their last three games, 3.0 less than this game’s total of 41.5.
Saints Injuries
Saints Injuries: No Injuries Listed
Atlanta Falcons Injuries
Falcons Injuries: No Injuries Listed
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