If the Atlanta Falcons want to beat the New Orleans Saints in Week 16, they must do these three key things to pull-off the upset in the Big Easy.
The Atlanta Falcons were able to beat the New Orleans Saints in Week 14, but that score won’t matter when the football is kicked off on Sunday afternoon between these two. With the NFC South crown on the line, you can expect both of these squads to play with a ton of emotion and fire. Needless to say, this game is a can’t-miss for any general NFL fan.
If we’re being honest, both the Saints and Falcons are in two different places than we expected before the season began. While no one expected New Orleans to play great football in 2017, there were some who also thought Atlanta would struggle from that dreaded Super Bowl hangover.
Who knows if that’s something the Falcons have dealt with in 2017, but regardless, they are sitting at 9-5, looking to win the division in back-to-back seasons – something their franchise has never accomplished.
However, for that to be a reality, the Dirty Birds have to beat the Saints in Week 16. Play a divisional opponent is tough, but playing them on the road is even tougher. With that said, take a look at three key ingredients for the Falcons to upset the Saints on Sunday afternoon.