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January 4, 2026 β’ Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
NFL PREVIEW β’ January 4, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: New Orleans Saints (6-11) takes on Atlanta Falcons (8-9) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.
New Orleans Saints
Visiting Side
Record
6-11
Atlanta Falcons
Home Side
Record
8-9
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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NEW
|
0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
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ATL
|
7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 19 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
3:02
Drake London 15 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
Score
10:19
Zane Gonzalez 40 Yd Field Goal
Score
4:31
Tyler Shough 1 Yd Rush (Charlie Smyth Kick)
Score
8:50
Zane Gonzalez 51 Yd Field Goal
Score
2:15
Charlie Smyth 29 Yd Field Goal
Score
10:43
Zane Gonzalez 38 Yd Field Goal
Score
2:52
Zane Gonzalez 38 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:11
Ronnie Bell 16 Yd pass from Tyler Shough (Charlie Smyth Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
37%
New Orleans Saints
VS
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Atlanta Falcons
Projected Score
NEW 18
-
ATL 21
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Atlanta Falcons scoring offense aligns well against New Orleans Saints defense.
- New Orleans Saints aerial attack exposes Atlanta Falcons secondary.
- Atlanta Falcons rushing attack has the advantage.
New Orleans Saints
STAT
Atlanta Falcons
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Atlanta Falcons plays on familiar turf at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why New Orleans Saints Could Win
New Orleans Saints will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Atlanta Falcons Could Win
Atlanta Falcons scoring offense aligns well against New Orleans Saints defense.
Deciding Factor
New Orleans Saints aerial attack exposes Atlanta Falcons secondary.
Game Details
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
69,512
Closing Odds
Line: ATL -3.5 | O/U: 43.5
Team Leaders
New Orleans Saints Leaders
Hunter Dekkers
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Ty Chandler
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Kevin Austin Jr.
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
New Orleans Saints (56.5%)
Atlanta Falcons (43.5%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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