Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan believes that one of the keys to beating the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night is to improve their play in the red zone.

Falcons' coach Mike Smith addressed concerns about the Atlanta running game in his Tuesday press conference.

New Orleans was down to its fourth-string OT in the loss to the 49ers and, with a short week coming up, may not have time to get everyone healthy before Thursday night's game with the Falcons.

The Falcons, like every other team in the NFL, are dealing with a lot of injuries at this time of the season.

Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel was one of two players to miss Monday's practice.

The Falcons can clinch their division this week, but they're more concerned with beating the Saints on Thursday.

The Atlanta Falcons are favored to beat the New Orleans Saints in Week 13, though oddsmakers expect a close game.