SAINTS STATISTICS
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, MercedesBenz Stadium, Atlanta
TV: Fox
Danny by 31⁄2
Saints’ keys to victory: New Orleans has looked shaky in its first two games. The Saints will have to execute better against the Falcons, a far more competitive team than either Tampa Bay or Cleveland. QB Drew Brees is 16-9 in his career against Atlanta but needs more help from RB Alvin Kamara, averaging 3.6 yards per carry so far. Kamara could have a bounce-back game with Falcons LB Deion Jones and S Keanu Neal both still on injured reserve. Defensively, the Saints need DE Jordan to follow up with another strong game after a two-sack showing against the Browns.
Falcons’ keys to Sheridan’s line: Falcons Passing
Saints Opp. Rushing Saints Opp. Scoring Saints Opp. Att
80 58 Att. 36 61 TD Cmp
65 43 Yds
645 81.2 651 74.1 Avg Lng TD 105 2.9 18 205 3.4 23 Rsh Rec Ret 7250 8 2 5 0 Possession Avg. Total Net Yards Net Yards Rushing Avg. Per Game Net Yards Passing Avg. Per Game Yds Saints Cmp% 2 2 Pts 61 66 Opp. Yds/ Att
8.1 5 11.2 5 Receiving
Saints Opp.
Kicking
Saints Opp. TD Int Lng
0 42 1 58 Rec. Yds Sack/ Lost
4/37 3/12 Avg
4/4 3/4 6/8 4/7
Saints
Total First Downs Rushing
3rd Down Pct. 4th Down/Att. 4th Down Pct. Penalties/Yards Rtg
123.0 133.0 Lng TD
13 18 Opp.