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The Atlanta Falcons (4-6) head into a matchup against the New Orleans Saints (5-5) on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on a three-game losing streak.
The Falcons rank 24th in scoring offense (18.9 points per game) and 18th in scoring defense (21.7 points allowed per game) this season. With 337.4 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, the Saints rank 13th in the NFL in 2023. On defense, they rank eighth, allowing 312.7 total yards per game.
Falcons vs. Saints Picks
Currently, 62.8% of Splash Inc. users are picking the Saints to upset the Falcons, with 65.6% picking the Saints to cover the 1-point spread on Sunday.
Game Info: Falcons vs. Saints
- Game Day: Sunday, November 26, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Before you bet on Sunday’s Atlanta-New Orleans spread (Atlanta -1) or total (42 points), see the betting trends and insights below.
Game Trends for Falcons
- The Falcons have covered the spread only twice in 10 opportunities this season.
- When they have played as at least 1-point favorites this season, the Falcons are 1-6 against the spread.
- Falcons games with a set total have hit the over four times this season (40%).
Stats & Insights for Falcons
- On offense, the Falcons rank 15th in the NFL with 335.3 yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank seventh in total defense (308.8 yards allowed per contest).
- From an offensive standpoint, the Falcons rank 24th in the NFL with 18.9 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank 18th in points allowed (308.8 points allowed per contest).
- The Falcons rank 21st in pass offense (204.9 passing yards per game) and ninth in pass defense (200.4 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
- On offense, the Falcons rank seventh in the NFL with 130.4 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 14th in rushing yards allowed per contest (108.4).
- Defensively, the Falcons have been a top-five unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking fourth-best by giving up a 34.4% third-down conversion rate. They rank 12th on offense (41.4% third-down percentage).
- The Falcons are averaging 5.4 yards per play on offense, which ranks them 18th in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank sixth, allowing 5.2 yards per play.
- The Falcons own the 26th-ranked turnover margin in the league at -6, forcing 10 turnovers (27th in NFL) while turning it over 16 times (21st in NFL).
Best Players for Falcons
- Desmond Ridder: 1,740 PASS YDS / 193.3 YPG / 65.4% / 6 TD / 6 INT / 32 CAR / 150 RUSH YDS / 4 TD
- Bijan Robinson: 125 CAR / 612 YDS / 61.2 YPG / 2 TD / 29 REC / 208 YDS / 20.8 YPG / 2 TD
- Tyler Allgeier: 125 CAR / 402 YDS / 40.2 YPG / 3 TD / 12 REC / 83 YDS / 8.3 YPG / 0 TD
- Drake London: 40 REC / 474 YDS / 52.7 YPG / 2 TD
- Jonnu Smith: 35 REC / 423 YDS / 42.3 YPG / 2 TD
- Kyle Pitts: 35 REC / 419 YDS / 41.9 YPG / 1 TD
- Kaden Elliss: 73 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK / 1 PD
Game Trends for Saints
- The Saints have only covered the spread twice in 10 opportunities this year.
- The Saints are a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 1 point or more this year.
- Saints games have gone over the point total in three out of 10 opportunities (30%).
Stats & Insights for Saints
- In terms of total yards, the Saints rank 13th in the NFL (337.4 total yards per game) and eighth on defense (312.7 total yards allowed per contest).
- In terms of points scored the Saints rank 18th in the NFL (21.4 points per game), and they are eighth defensively (19.8 points allowed per contest).
- The Saints are posting 237.4 passing yards per game on offense this season (11th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 199.1 passing yards per contest (eighth-ranked) on defense.
- With 100.0 rushing yards per game on offense, the Saints rank 22nd in the NFL. On defense they rank 20th, surrendering 113.6 rushing yards per contest.
- The Saints rank 21st in the NFL with a 36.5% third-down conversion percentage, but they’ve been lifted up by their defense, which ranks fifth-best by allowing a 34.8% third-down rate.
- The Saints are compiling 5.2 yards per play on offense this season (22nd-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 5.2 yards per play (sixth-ranked) on defense.
- The Saints have excelled in terms of turnovers, as their turnover margin of +6 ranks fifth-best in the NFL, with 18 forced turnovers (sixth in league) and 12 turnovers committed (10th in league).
Best Players for Saints
- Derek Carr: 2,231 PASS YDS / 223.1 YPG / 65.9% / 10 TD / 4 INT
- Alvin Kamara: 104 CAR / 388 YDS / 55.4 YPG / 2 TD / 50 REC / 305 YDS / 43.6 YPG / 1 TD
- Taysom Hill: 50 CAR / 261 YDS / 26.1 YPG / 3 TD / 22 REC / 159 YDS / 15.9 YPG / 1 TD
- Chris Olave: 56 REC / 657 YDS / 65.7 YPG / 3 TD
- Rashid Shaheed: 31 REC / 525 YDS / 52.5 YPG / 3 TD
- Demario Davis: 73 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 4.0 SACK / 3 PD
