For the first time in years, there wasn’t any buzz for a game between the Falcons and Saints. One of the NFL’s best rivalries appeared to be nothing more than a lopsided game on paper. The Saints were one of the hottest teams in the league. They were getting back their superstar running back, along with their future Hall of Fame quarterback playing in his second game back from a serious thumb injury.
Although the Falcons were getting their star quarterback back from injury, it was about the only positive thing they had going for them going into the game.