The upcoming NFC South showdown features the New Orleans Saints taking on the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, scheduled for a 1:00 PM kickoff on September 29, 2024.
As of now, the Saints lead their division, holding a flawless 2-0-0 record, placing them first both in their division and conference. They’ve notched a total of 91 points while conceding just 29, boasting a net point differential of +62. On the contrary, the Falcons find themselves third in their division and sixth in the conference with a 1-1-0 record, scoring 32 points but giving up 39, which results in a -7 net point differential.
In their previous outings, the Saints claimed a commanding 44-19 victory over Dallas, accumulating 24 first downs, 190 rushing yards, and 242 passing yards. The Falcons narrowly edged out Philadelphia 22-21, gaining 22 first downs, 152 rushing yards, and 233 passing yards. Notable performances came from quarterbacks Derek Carr of the Saints and Kirk Cousins of the Falcons, who will be leading their teams again in this matchup. Carr threw for 243 yards with two touchdowns and a 125 passer rating while Cousins added 241 yards and two touchdowns for a 117.17 passer rating.
The betting odds portray the Falcons as the favorites at home with a -3.50 point spread, whereas the Saints are at +3.50. The over/under for the game is set at 45.00 points. For those looking to wager, the moneyline odds are -190 for Atlanta and +158 for New Orleans. Given these stats, this game promises not only intense divisional rivalry but also significant betting interest. For more comprehensive sports updates and betting odds, keep an eye on betNewHampshiresports.com.