Atlanta Falcons: Five players to watch vs Saints

4) Desmond Trufant, CB

Oct 4, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) runs for a touchdown after recovering a fumble against the Houston Texans during the second quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Desmond Trufant is another player that you must keep an eye out for against the New Orleans Saints. Trufant will be matched up with a slew of different receivers, but the most important will be when he is lined up across Brandin Cooks.

Cooks hasn’t had a great start to the year, but that could change quickly. Cooks has breakaway speed and that is not to be overlooked. But in steps Trufant, a corner who can shut down anyone. This will be an extremely fun match-up to watch take place on Thursday night.