NFL Week 13, Saints vs. Falcons
Smith very pleased with his secondary
The Falcons are 11-1 and riding high after defeating New Orleans.
Can Falcons explain 1-of-11 3rd down performance?
The Atlanta Falcons got the win over the New Orleans Saints, but the offense struggled significantly. Head coach Mike Smith is giving the team four days off, and when they get back to practice third down is at the top of the list.
Atlanta Falcons Win The NFC South
We tend to think of division wins as celebratory affairs, full of Gatorade showers and whooping Sean Weatherspoons. We don't tend to think of them happening on an off day. With the Buccaneers...
Smith very pleased with his secondary
The Falcons are 11-1 and riding high after defeating New Orleans.
Can Falcons explain 1-of-11 3rd down performance?
The Atlanta Falcons got the win over the New Orleans Saints, but the offense struggled significantly. Head coach Mike Smith is giving the team four days off, and when they get back to practice third down is at the top of the list.
Was Matt Ryan looking past the Saints?
Matt Ryan turned in one of his worst performances of the seasons against the New Orleans Saints, but five interceptions by the defense helped Atlanta pick up the win. The Falcons are 11-1, and comments from Ryan indicate they're thinking postseason.
Falcons post second-worst offensive effort of 2012
The Atlanta Falcons' win over the New Orleans Saints came on the back of five interceptions by the defense. The offense did enough to win, but as Tony Gonzalez's post-game comments indicate, things could have gone a lot better.
Relentless Falcon defense drives win over Saints
The Falcons intercepted Drew Brees five times in Atlanta's Thursday night win over the New Orleans Saints. Head coach Mike Smith was full of praise for the team, specifically Chris Owens, who stepped up when Asante Samuel came out of the game.
Samuel re-injures shoulder, questionable to return
Asante Samuel, who was questionable entering the Thursday night meeting with the Saints, has left the game with what appears to be a repeat injury to a shoulder.
Falcons, Saints list inactives
Atlanta will have cornerback Asante Samuel for Thursday night's game against the Saints.
Falcons can hurt Saints' playoff chances
The Atlanta Falcons would deal a blow to the New Orleans Saints' playoff chances with a victory on Thursday night.
Falcons, Saints meet Thursday
Atlanta and New Orleans are set for a showdown on Thursday Night Football.
Falcons fans' egg-cellent welcome for Saints
Are Falcons fans (and airport workers) really welcoming the Saints to town by throwing eggs at the team bus? They sure are!
Saints are wounded as they prepare for Falcons
After a physical game against the 49ers, New Orleans heads into their battle with the Falcons short-handed.
Three Falcons could miss Thursday's game
Samuel, Robinson and Jerry all missed Tuesday's practice. They will likely be game-time decisions when the Falcons try to avenge their only loss of the season.
Lofton says Saints-Falcons is not a 'rivalry game'
New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton, who played with the Atlanta Falcons for four season, does not view Thursday's game between the two teams as a rivalry game.
Gonzalez says that Thursday football is unhealthy
Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez says that Thursday Night Football is 'not healthy' because of the limited recovery time for the players involved.
