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New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons rivalry remains tightly contested

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons rivalry remains tightly contested
Summary

The New Orleans Saints will host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, October 4, and then travel to Atlanta on Sunday, January 3, as part of the 2026 NFL regular season. Historically, the rivalry has been closely contested, with the Saints trailing the all-time series 56-58. The teams have a narrow point differential over 114 games, with only 78 total points separating them. The Saints are aiming for improvement following a 6-11 finish in 2025, while the Falcons look to break their streak of eight consecutive losing seasons and have not reached the playoffs since 2017.

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By the Numbers
  • •Rivalry features only a two-game separation over 114 contests.
  • •Last matchup in New Orleans saw the Falcons win 24-10.
  • •New Orleans aims for its first playoff berth since 2020.
  • •Atlanta has not reached the postseason since 2017.
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What they're saying
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Here's a look at some of the wild ebbs and flows to an underrated but fiercely contested rivalry between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons.

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