New Orleans Saints Face Off Against Atlanta Falcons in Week 4 NFL Matchup

The Atlanta Falcons are set to welcome the New Orleans Saints in an NFL Week 4 matchup at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The game will commence at 1 p.m. Eastern Time and will be broadcasted on FOX.

Historically, the Falcons and the Saints share a storied rivalry with both teams having logged 55 wins against each other in their long-standing series. With the NFC South title in sight, both teams aim to seize an edge in this competitive division.

The New Orleans Saints enter this face-off with a 2-1 record. After starting the season strong with commanding victories over the Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys, they stumbled in their third outing against the Philadelphia Eagles, losing narrowly 15-12. This defeat came despite leading deep into the fourth quarter until Saquon Barkley struck twice late in the game for the Eagles.

One key concern for the Saints heading into Sunday’s game is the absence of center Erik McCoy. McCoy, considered one of the team’s best offensive linemen, recently underwent surgery for a groin injury and has been placed on injured reserve, presenting a significant challenge for New Orleans’s offensive line against the Falcons.

The Saints have promoted guard Kyle Hergel from the practice squad, a move expected to bolster their roster for the upcoming matchup.

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons have had a challenging start to their season, recording a win against the Philadelphia Eagles and losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs. With a current standing of 1-2, the team is focused on reaching playoff contention. Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and the Falcons’ offense are still seeking a definitive spark.

This Week 4 game is poised to be an important measure for both squads, which could potentially influence their playoff trajectories in the NFC South.