The New Orleans Saints will host the Atlanta Falcons at a date and time TBD in Week 18. The Saints won the last meeting between these two teams which was a 21-18 victory in Week 15 of the 2023 NFL season at the Caesars Superdome. Atlanta made a variety of moves in the offseason, including the signings of former Saints co-defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen and former Saints players Kaden Elliss and David Onyemata. The Saints hold a narrow edge over the Falcons in the series, and they will be looking to increase their 54-53 lead in the 2023 season.
Saints vs Falcons Tickets and History for Week 18 2023
Atlanta Falcons 7-10
New Orleans Saints 9-8
History: New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons
The Saints and Falcons are no strangers to each other as they have 107 total head-to-head matchups under their belt. The Saints hold a narrow edge in the series, being up 54-53 all time. Over the offseason, the Falcons made a lot of moves including the signings of former Saints Kaden Elliss and David Onyemata as well as the Saints' former co-defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen. Last season, the Black and Gold swept the season series 2-0 against Atlanta. The most recent matchup took place in the Caesars Superdome in December of 2022 where the Saints took a 21-18 victory. Both the Falcons and Saints finished with a record of 7-10 in 2022, but the Saints owned the head-to-head matchup. Because of this, they topped Atlanta in the final standings and forced them to finish last in the NFC South.
Players and Coaches to Know
Atlanta Falcons
Head Coach: Arthur Smith
Quarterback: Desmond Ridder
Key Position Players: RB Cordarrelle Patterson, DL David Onyemata, WR Drake London, LB Kaden Elliss, DL Calais Campbell
New Orleans Saints
Head Coach: Dennis Allen
Quarterback: Derek Carr
Key Position Players: RB Jamaal Williams, RB Alvin Kamara, WR Michael Thomas, DE Cameron Jordan, LB Demario Davis, S Tyrann Mathieu