The Atlanta Falcons (7-9) face the New Orleans Saints (8-8) Sunday. Kickoff from the Caesars Superdome is at 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Falcons vs. Saints odds, and'make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
As the season ends, it’s tough to see how either fanbase here will be happy about the result. The Saints had 1 of the easiest strength of schedules, and they sit at .500%. The Falcons have lost to the Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals, and Tennessee Titans.
Most recently, the Falcons lost the Chicago Bears 37-17. Atlanta had no momentum thanks to 4 turnovers (all by INTs), and they gave up nearly 200 yards on the ground, which is a tough formula to counter.
The Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-13, forcing 4 turnovers without giving up the ball, and 10 receivers recorded a catch for New Orleans. Sunday’s game will be do or die for both teams, although if Tampa Bay beats Carolina, New Orleans’ playoff odds drop dramatically.