3 reasons this Falcons, Saints heated matchup means so much more
This is the biggest Falcons vs. Saints matchup we have had in a long time.
3. Both teams have the division on their mind
The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints both firmly believe they have what it takes to win the NFC South.
The key to accomplishing that? Winning divisional games which needs to start for the Falcons at home against the Saints.
This will be the Falcons' first divisional matchup so getting off to a hot start is a must. You do not want to start 0-1 in divisional play, especially when it is losing at home to the team you hate the most. Atlanta would hope to continue that as they enter a stretch of five divisional games in a seven-game span.
Next. Falcons must protect themselves. Falcons must protect themselves vs. cheap-shotting Saints. dark