The Atlanta Falcons (7-9), winners of three games in a row, square off against the New Orleans Saints (6-10), who are on a four-game winning streak, on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta is a 3.5-point favorite in the matchup.

Falcons vs. Saints game infoGame day: Sunday, January 4, 2026Game time: 1 p.m. ETTV channel: FOXLocation: Atlanta, GeorgiaStadium: Mercedes-Benz StadiumLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Falcons vs. Saints odds & betting linesSpread favorite: Atlanta (-3.5)Moneyline: Atlanta (-182), New Orleans (+152)Total: 44.5 points

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Falcons vs. Saints recent matchupsAtlanta has the edge versus New Orleans over the last five matchups between the two squads, collecting a 3-2 record.The Saints have a 3-2 record against the spread in those games against the Falcons, with the two squads outscoring the total on two occasions.New Orleans scored 117 points in those five matchups, while Atlanta posted 108.Falcons vs. Saints betting insightsAtlanta has an against-the-spread record of 9-7-0 this season. In six games as the moneyline favorite, the Falcons have gone 2-4. New Orleans, through 16 games with a set spread this season, is 8-8-0 against the spread. This is the 13th time this year the Saints are an underdog on the moneyline. They are 3-9 when playing as an underdog.Falcons scoring insightsThe Falcons are averaging more points at home (21.6) than away (20.3).Defensively, Atlanta’s average at home, 27.0 points conceded, is worse than its average away, 21.7.The Falcons are putting up 20.0 points per game in divisional contests, which is less than their 21.3 average in non-division games.Atlanta averages more points allowed in division games (24.2) than non-division games (23.9), but not by much.Over the Falcons’ most recent three-game stretch, they rank 10th in scoring offense (27.3 points per game) and 18th in scoring defense (23.7 points per game surrendered).Saints scoring insightsAt home, the Saints’ scoring average is 17.6 points per game, which is not quite as good as their average on the road, 18.5.Defensively, New Orleans allows fewer points at home (19.4 per game) than on the road (26.1).On offense, the Saints are putting up 14.8 points per game in divisional contests, which is less than their 19.5 average in non-division games.New Orleans averages fewer points conceded in division games (18.2) than outside the division (24.8).The Saints are putting up 27.7 points per game in their past three games (seventh in NFL), and conceding 16.3 (second-best).Falcons injury reportFalcons:
Brandon Dorlus: Did Not Participate In Practice (Hamstring),
Clark Phillips III: Did Not Participate In Practice (Tricep),
Mike Hughes: Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle),
Sam Roberts: Limited Participation in Practice (Knee),
DeMarcco Hellams: Limited Participation in Practice (Hamstring),
Kyle Pitts: Limited Participation in Practice (Knee),
Drake London: Limited Participation in Practice (Knee)Saints injury reportSaints:
Tyler Shough: Full Participation in Practice (Hip),
Cesar Ruiz: Limited Participation in Practice (Ankle),
Demario Davis: Limited Participation in Practice (Calf),
Mason Tipton: Did Not Participate In Practice (Groin),
Jack Stoll: Did Not Participate In Practice (Knee),
Nathan Shepherd: Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle),
Spencer Rattler: Did Not Participate In Practice (Finger),
Dillon Radunz: Did Not Participate In Practice (Knee),
Chris Olave: Did Not Participate In Practice (Illness),
Zaire Mitchell-Paden: Did Not Participate In Practice (Knee),
Alvin Kamara: Did Not Participate In Practice (Knee),
Michael Davis: Did Not Participate In Practice (Shoulder),
Bryan Bresee: Did Not Participate In Practice (Knee)

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