Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints December 18, 2022

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• One game apart: Here's a breakdown of the chaotic NFC South heading into the playoffs
• Saints Schedule | New Orleans Saints | NewOrleansSaints.com
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• NFL Week 15 takeaways: Packers eliminate Rams; Raiders get improbable win; Jaguars shock Cowboys
• How to Watch Calls From the Inside, Season 2 Premiere: Stream Live, TV Channel
• What channel is Saints vs. Buccaneers on today? Schedule, time for 'Monday Night Football' in Week 13

ESPN made one of the biggest splashes of the broadcasting offseason when it signed Buck and Aikman to work "Monday Night Football," pulling them away from Fox. Viewers in Canada will be able to watch on TSN1/3/4 and RDS2, and they can alsostream the game via DAZN, which carries every NFL game. Viewers with cable can stream the game using ESPN.com or the ESPN App. ESPN+, the network's proprietary streaming service, will also carry the matchup.

I’ll take New Orleans at home, despite how wacky this division has been this season. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. But will that be enough for New Orleans to win on the road? Let’s dive into the odds and then answer that question. The Saints are allowing 22.5 points per game in 2022 and scoring just 20.4 points per game.

One game apart: Here's a breakdown of the chaotic NFC South heading into the playoffs

The Saints raced to a 14-0 lead on their first two possessions, beginning when Johnson turned Dalton's short pass into a 19-yard score by spinning through tackle attempts and diving for the goal line. Hill's deep throw down the middle to Shaheed came on the next series. So this week, Atlanta coach Arthur Smith announced he was elevating Ridder to starter and that Mariota would be placed on injured reserve, effectively ending his season. Atlanta (5-9) was down by just a field goal and threatening to score with less than three minutes remaining when Ridder hit Drake London over the middle for first-down yardage on fourth-and-5. But safety Justin Evans punched the ball from London's grasp, and cornerback Bradley Robey snagged it out of the air to give New Orleans the ball on its own 39.

The Browns are allowing 23 points per game and scoring 22 per game, though they haven’t been lighting up the scoreboard with Deshaun Watson. People on the fiend at the Caesars Superdome said Pees was injured after a collision with a player during pre-game warmups. The Falcons said Pees was stable, alert and responsive and has been transported to University Medical Center New Orleans for medical testing.

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If you’re thinking about betting the over, turnovers may be a good guide. The Saints have intercepted just three passes and forced 10 turnovers overall on defense and have the worst defensive turnover rate in the league. The Browns, meanwhile, rank 25th in defensive turnover percentage and have recovered eight fumbles and notched seven interceptions.

Those who choose to stream "Monday Night Football" have several options. FuboTV carries the ESPN family of networks as well as CBS, Fox, NBC and NFL Network, which means cord-cutters will be able to stream locally broadcast games throughout the 2022 season.FuboTV also offers a free trial. Watch live local and primetime games during the regular season and postseason on mobile and tablet devices. NFL+ is available in the NFL App across all app stores. Watch live out-of-market Preseason games, live local & primetime Regular Season and Postseason games on your phone or tablet, game replays, and more. New Orleans is favored by 4.5 points in the latest Saints vs. Falcons odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 43.

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After scoring 24 or more points in six of its first eight games, New Orleans has hit that mark just once in its last six games. The Saints did score 21 in a three-point win over the Falcons in Week 14. That came in 2006 when the Bears were 11-point favorites over the Panthers. Carolina covered and the over hit in a Chicago win. In case you’re wondering, the over and under are tied at 8 apiece in those 16 games with totals of 31 and below.

For comparison, Saints quarterback Andy Dalton is averaging 218.5 passing yards per game this season. Both of these teams want to run the ball and not put the game on their quarterback’s shoulders. Gilliam finished the day with 5 receptions for 109 yards, catching touchdown passes of 13 and 22 yards to put the game away against his old team.

The model is leaning Over, and it's also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in over 50% of simulations. 3 takeaways from the Saints win over the Falcons Saints complete sweep of Falcons and take small victory from this season.

In a battle between two teams toiling in the subpar NFC South, Arthur Smith's Atlanta Falcons (5-8) square off against Dennis Allen and the New Orleans Saints (4-9). Can the Browns and Saints combine for five touchdowns on Saturday? You'll now receive the top Saints Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. That means it will be available to stream on ESPN.com, the ESPN App and ESPN+. All four teams in the NFC South sit below .500 entering Week 13, a fact that is both surprising and not. Starling Bank Saints and Starling Bank launch female coaching initiative Club is encouraging more women to become qualified football coaches.

The Saints pulled away in the second half here, with fullback Lorenzo Neal scored on a 69-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jim Everett midway through the fourth quarter. It was also a banner day for Saints running back Mario Bates, who put the game out of reach with a 66-yard touchdown run of his own. Bates scored twice, totaling 123 rushing yards on just 15 attempts. Everett outdueled Drew Bledsoe to throw for 293 passing yards, completing 17 of his 26 attempts. 8 different players caught a pass from Brees in this game.

FuboTV also carries CBS, Fox, NFL Network and NBC, so users can find most locally broadcast NFL games. The Saints (4-8) are, somehow, still "in it," too, despite all sorts of issues at the quarterback spot and a lot of uncertainty moving forward. New Orleans does boast a very good defense, though, and Tom Brady has had a rough go figuring them out in recent seasons — even though a win earlier in the year did allay some doubt. — Saints tight end Juwan Johnson talked about getting “freaky” after making a catch near the goal line. Speedy rookie receiver Rashid Shaheed recalled his heart “racing fast” when he knew part-time quarterback Taysom Hill was about to throw deep.

What channel is Saints vs. Buccaneers on today?

They won against Atlanta last week but were again uninspiring. The one positive they’ll likely have in this game will be a warm welcome from the fans for Jarvis Landry, who returns for the first time since his departure this offseason. Conversely, both offenses are outside the top 15 in turnover percentage. It's set to be windy with a projected high of 12 on Saturday. Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees was injured when he was run into by Shaheed as he fielded a punted ball during pre-game warmups. Pees, 73, was taken off the field on a stretcher and taken to a hospital for observation.

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