The New Orleans Saints will visit the Atlanta Falcons in their 2022 NFL season opener at noon on September 11, 2022 on FOX. In 2021, the clubs split the season series with New Orleans pulling out a 30-20 season-ending victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Jan. 9, 2022. After New Orleans closed out the 2021 season with Atlanta, it will open the 2022 regular season campaign with the Falcons.
Falcons vs Saints Tickets and History for Week 1 on September 11, 2022
New Orleans Saints 1-0
Atlanta Falcons 0-1
History: New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta holds a 53-52 regular-season advantage in the all-time series, although New Orleans has won 22 of 32 meetings since 2006. The Saints have played the Falcons 105 times in the regular season, more than any other opponent. The Saints are 26-26 all-time against the Falcons at home. New Orleans is 26-27 all-time in games played in Atlanta. This will be the ninth time that the clubs have opened against each other, but it is the first time since 2014.
Players and Coaches to Know
Atlanta Falcons
Head Coach: Arthur Smith
Quarterback: Marcus Mariota
Key Position Players: RB Cordarrelle Patterson, WR Calvin Ridley
New Orleans Saints
Head Coach: Dennis Allen
Quarterback: Jameis Winston
Key Position Players: RB Alvin Kamara, WR Michael Thomas, DE Cameron Jordan, S Tyrann Mathieu