New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 12/6/20 - NFL Picks & Predictions

NFC South Division foes will clash on Sunday afternoon, when the New Orleans Saints invade Mercedes-Benz Stadium to take on the Atlanta Falcons. The Saints have won nine of their first 11 games and lead Tampa Bay by two games for the division lead. On Sunday, New Orleans took advantage of a Denver squad playing without their three quarterbacks during a 31-3 road triumph. 

New Orleans RB Latavius Murray plowed his way to 124 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 19 attempts. Michael Thomas added four catches for 50 yards on the afternoon.

The Atlanta Falcons have won four of their six games since naming Raheem Morris interim head coach. The Falcons started the season on a five-game losing streak and have been much improved on defense as of late. On Sunday, Atlanta forced five turnovers including one returned for a score during a 43-6 home victory versus Las Vegas.

Atlanta WR Calvin Ridley caught six passes for 50 yards and a four-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan. Ito Smith carried 12 times for 65 yards and a touchdown for the Falcons.