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New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New Orleans Saints (3-5) visit the Atlanta Falcons (3-6) on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA. TV: Fox. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints.

NFLSunday, January 3, 2027

New Orleans Saints3-5

1:00 PM ETJan 3, 2027

Atlanta Falcons3-6

DateJan 3, 2027

Time1:00 PM ET

VenueMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA

TVFox

Team comparison

New Orleans SaintsAtlanta Falcons

Points per game

23.1

20.9

Points allowed per game

27.0

24.8

3-5Record3-6

1st in NFC SouthStanding3rd in NFC South

2-1Road record / home record1-4

WLWLLLast 5LLWLL

W1StreakL2

Team stats

New Orleans SaintsAtlanta Falcons

Points Per Game

23.1

20.9

Total Yards

343.5

333.4

Yards Passing

248.3

196.2

Yards Rushing

95.3

137.2

Points Allowed Per Game

27.0

24.8

Yards Allowed

389.5

360.0

Pass Yards Allowed

255.6

241.2

Rush Yards Allowed

133.9

118.8

Injury report

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New Orleans Saints

Travis Etienne Jr. RB · Hamstring - Strain

Injured Reserve

Erik McCoy C · Biceps - Not Specified

Doubtful

Dillon Radunz G · Knee - ACL - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Mason Tipton WR · Leg - Not Specified

Out

CJ Donaldson RB · Shoulder - Not Specified

Questionable

Atlanta Falcons

Zachariah Branch WR · Hamstring - Not Specified

Doubtful

Cameron Williams OL · Ankle - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Brian Robinson Jr. RB · Hamstring - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Samson Ebukam DE · Hamstring - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Anterio Thompson DT · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Out

Recent form

New Orleans SaintsWLWLL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Cleveland BrownsW 23-22

Oct 25, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh SteelersL 10-16

Oct 18, 2026 · at New York GiantsW 34-27

Oct 11, 2026 · vs Minnesota VikingsL 13-23

Oct 5, 2026 · vs Atlanta FalconsL 24-45

Atlanta FalconsLLWLL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Cincinnati BengalsL 17-34

Nov 1, 2026 · at Tampa Bay BuccaneersL 0-16

Oct 25, 2026 · vs San Francisco 49ersW 29-20

Oct 18, 2026 · vs Chicago BearsL 23-31

Oct 11, 2026 · vs Baltimore RavensL 23-30

Team pages

New Orleans Saints
Schedule, roster and stats

Atlanta Falcons
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?

The game is on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA.

How can I watch New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?

TV: Fox.

What are the records of the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons?

New Orleans Saints: 3-5. Atlanta Falcons: 3-6.

Who is injured for New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons?

Listed out or doubtful: New Orleans Saints: Travis Etienne Jr., Erik McCoy, Dillon Radunz, Mason Tipton. Atlanta Falcons: Zachariah Branch, Cameron Williams, Brian Robinson Jr., Samson Ebukam. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons played?

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA.

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