How to watch New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons in Week 18

The New Orleans Saints have yet another NFC South showdown on tap. It's another important matchup for the black on gold. This time, they'll face the largest rival in the NFL. In Week 18, the Saints will host the Atlanta Falcons. New Orleans needs a win to keep a shot at making the playoffs.  How […]

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The New Orleans Saints have yet another NFC South showdown on tap. It's another important matchup for the black on gold. This time, they'll face the largest rival in the NFL.

In Week 18, the Saints will host the Atlanta Falcons. New Orleans needs a win to keep a shot at making the playoffs. 

How can you watch Sunday's matchup for the Saints?

  • WHO: Atlanta Falcons (7-9) @ New Orleans Saints (8-8)
  • WHEN: Sunday, January 7th at 12 P.M. (CST)
  • WHERE (on TV): CBS
  • Betting Odds: Saints -3, Over/Under 42.5

The Saints are fresh off of a massive win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 23-13. The Falcons got embarrassed by the Chicago Bears, 37-17, in Week 17. 

Sunday’s Falcons-Saints game will be broadcasted by Andrew Catalon, Matt Ryan, Tiki Barber, and AJ Ross.

Taylor Heinicke is currently the starting quarterback for Atlanta. He struggled badly last Sunday, so it will be intriguing to see if they stick with him for the game against New Orleans. 

The Saints lost to the Falcons, 24-15, in late November. Atlanta ran for 228 yards in that matchup. New Orleans cannot allow that once again. Their strong run defense's performance last week is hopefully a sign of improvement.

Atlanta is 2-3 in their last five contests, while New Orleans is 3-2. Currently, the Saints sit in second in the NFC South. The Falcons are in third. 

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