The calendar in Week 3 is highlighted, marked and underlined as it always is when the Falcons square off against their arch nemeses the New Orleans Saints. This is the best rivalry in football and also one of those that’s…
The Falcoholic's Adnan Ikic examines the historic rivalry between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints ahead of their 2026 matchup. Atlanta holds a narrow 58-56 lead across 114 meetings after completing a season sweep in their previous campaign. Ikic highlights that the upcoming meeting marks the 20th anniversary of the Superdome's 2006 reopening following Hurricane Katrina.
Reflecting on their prior encounter, Atlanta secured a 24-10 victory over New Orleans. Kirk Cousins returned to start for the Falcons after Michael Penix suffered a season-ending knee injury, while Tyler Shough started for the Saints. Cousins threw a touchdown to David Sills, suffered a pick-six by Justin Reid, and sealed the win with a 49-yard score to Darnell Mooney.
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