How/where to watch
The 5-2 Saints host their division rivals, the 3-4 Falcons Sunday in the Caesars Superdome. Kickoff is at 10:00 AM PST, 12:00 PM CT, and 1:00 PM EST. With a win this week the Saints can take control of the NFC South and go into first place in the south. Here’s a map of what areas get the game locally on Fox TV, the Saints and Falcons are in green.
If you don’t get the game or can’t watch it for some reason, links to live streams of the game will be sent to my Saints groups chat. Link is here to join: https://relevnt.app/vibe/44763
Who to root for this week
Vikings @ Ravens – Ravens
Patriots @ Panthers – Patriots
Broncos @ Cowboys – Broncos
Raiders @ Giants – Raiders
Chargers @ Eagles – Chargers
Packers @ Chiefs – Chiefs
Cardinals @ 49ers – 49ers
Titans @ Rams – Titans
Bears @ Steelers – Steelers
Uniforms
The Saints will wear their all black uniforms Sunday vs Atlanta
Roster moves
Wide receiver Kevin White was elevated to active roster for Sunday’s game
Defensive tackle Josiah Bronson was activated to the roster for Sunday’s game
Jameis Winston was placed on injured reserve
Injury report
Inactive’s
Motravius Adams, Jalyn Holmes, Ty Montgomery, Carl Granderson, Malcolm Roach and Juwan Johnson
Keys to the game
- Make Trevor Siemian comfortable, this is Siemian’s first start since 2017. Sean needs to have a gameplan set to make Siemian comfortable and poised. With a backfield duo of Ingram and Kamara Sean needs to utilize them in the running game. By doing this, Siemian can be a game manager and control the clock. Quick short to intermediate passes will set up Siemian and the offense for success and a win.
- Keep Cordarrelle Patterson contained, the Falcons best offensive weapon is Patterson, while Pitts is good, Patterson has had the best production on a week to week basis. We could possibly see a more usage of Kwon Alexander if they want to line him up on Patterson, we could also possibly see Chauncey on Patterson on some plays given he was a wide receiver at some point and is a flex player. The Saints can’t allow Patterson to get going and take away Ryan’s security blanket option.
- Allow the defense to win the game, the Saints offense has to take time off the clock and let the defense win the game. The defense will win this game and force turnovers and get off the field. It’s up to the offense to take time off the clock, manage the game and put up points.
Players to watch
- Trevor Siemian, how comfortable does he look in his first start since 2017
- Mark Ingram, does he play more now that he’s had a week of practice
- Taysom Hill, how often is he in and how does Sean Payton use him
Things to keep an eye on
- Sean Payton’s usage of the backfield and the run game
- Does the defensive line get pressure on Matt Ryan
- Can the receivers have another consistent and decent game like last week
- How does the special teams unit perform without two of their guys
- Does Brian Johnson continue to be consistent
- How does Dennis Allen go about covering Kyle Pitts
- Do the play calls stay aggressive with shots downfield or does Sean Payton dial it back a bit
Written By Kadin Janisch
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