Predicting every NFL Week 1 game of the 2022 season

By Brendan Danaher | Jul 18, 2022

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NFL Week 1: New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons

The New Orleans Saints kick off their season with a divisional matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

The game takes place at the Falcons’ home stadium however both teams are starting off the season with an offseason full of change.

The Falcons are trotting out veteran Marcus Mariota at quarterback while the Saints will likely begin the season with Jameis Winston behind center.

The Saints also have a new head coach with former defensive coordinator Dennis Allen taking over. The biggest question is whether or not Alvin Kamara will even be available due to a pending penalty imposed by the NFL for an offseason arrest.

This will be closer than most think but let’s go with the Saints taking the first win in the NFC South battle.

Saints 21 Falcons 17

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