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Saints coach Dennis Allen apologizes to Arthur Smith, Falcons after late TD in rout

The decision to score a touchdown at the end of the Saints' blowout of the Falcons was made by Saints players, not the coaching staff, the t...

JANUARY 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Saints coach Dennis Allen apologizes to Arthur Smith, Falcons after late TD in rout

Saints players defy their own coaches and score from kneel-down formation, angering the Falcons

Reserve quarterback Jameis Winston and New Orleans’ offense capped off a convincing victory with an aggressive play call that defied the orders of their own coaches and upset the r...

JANUARY 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Drake London - Four catches to close out season London brought in four of nine targets for 41 yards in the Falcons' 48-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

Impact London's second season finished with a quiet performance, even as he logged a team high in targets. London also finished second in receptions and third in receiving yards on the afternoon, but he'll wrap up his sophomore campaign having failed to hit 50 receiving yards in three of his last four contests. London did set a new personal best with 905 receiving yards for the season, and he could certainly enjoy his best season yet in 2024 if there is an offensive/quarterback upgrade in Atlanta.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bijan Robinson - Big receiving day in loss Robinson rushed 11 times for 28 yards and brought in seven of eight targets for 103 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' 48-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

Impact Robinson scuffled on the ground throughout the afternoon but paced the team in both receptions and receiving yards. The talented rookie also recorded a 71-yard touchdown reception his longest catch of the season. Robinson finishes his first NFL campaign with under 50 rushing yards in three of his last five games, a downturn that helped land him just short of 1,000 rushing yards (976); however, he complemented those numbers with a 58-487-4 line through the air, and a more aggressive offensive philosophy in 2024 could facilitate a true breakout season.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bill Belichick, Ron Rivera expected to leave Patriots, Commanders after Week 18

Bill Belichick and Ron Rivera are expected to leave their respective teams soon — and a high-profile coordinator is ready to be a head coach...

JANUARY 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Bill Belichick, Ron Rivera expected to leave Patriots, Commanders after Week 18

Bucs clinch NFC South title, Saints rout Falcons, Arthur Smith not happy

Busy final day in the NFC South: Bucs clinch, Saints keep their playoff hopes alive for now, and Arthur Smith goes off on Dennis Allen.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Bucs clinch NFC South title, Saints rout Falcons, Arthur Smith not happy

Derek Carr passes for 4 TDs, Saints rout Falcons but miss playoffs when Packers win

Derek Carr passed for four touchdowns to lift the New Orleans Saints over the Atlanta Falcons 48-17, but both teams missed the playoffs

JANUARY 7, 2024 • Associated Press

MyCole Pruitt - Leaves with injury Pruitt (knee) has exited Sunday's game against the Saints early, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Pruitt is considered questionable to return due to the injury. Tucker Fisk and John FitzPatrick will likely take whatever snaps are left behind by Kyle Pitts and Jonnu Smith at tight end, while Pruitt is sidelined.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kaden Elliss - Departs with knee injury Week 18 Elliss hurt his knee in Sunday's game against New Orleans and is questionable to return, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Elliss was injured in the first half of the must-win game for Atlanta. If the linebacker is unable to return, it would be a big blow to the Falcons, as Elliss ranks second on the team with 119 tackles, including 4.0 sacks, on the campaign. For at least the time being, Andre Smith has entered the game in Elliss's stead.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Saints Pregame Huddle vs. Falcons | 2023 NFL Week 18

JANUARY 7, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Gameday LIVE: Saints vs. Falcons | 2023 NFL Week 18

JANUARY 7, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Ravens' Lamar Jackson & 49ers' Christian McCaffrey among 2023 'The Kickies' Award winners

Ravens' Lamar Jackson & 49ers' Christian McCaffrey among 2023 'The Kickies' Award winners

JANUARY 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Zach Harrison - Missing Week 18 Harrison (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Harrison will miss the Falcons' regular-season finale after sustaining a knee injury during the team's Week 17 loss to the Bears. Expect Albert Huggins to see increased opportunities on Atlanta's defensive line with Harrison missing Week 18.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Ridder - Will start Week 18 Ridder will start Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Ridder has been benched in favor of Taylor Heinicke twice this season, but the 2022 third-round pick will get another crack as a starter in Week 18 with the latter nursing an ankle injury. Ridder has appeared in 14 games this season, completing 63.4 percent of his passes for 2,545 yards, 10 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He's also fumbled 11 times, losing six of them. Logan Woodside will be Ridder's primary backup, while Heinicke is officially listed as the emergency quarterback.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Is Michigan's Jim Harbaugh coming back to the NFL? Will the Raiders keep Antonio Pierce? | FOX NFL Kickoff

Is Michigan's Jim Harbaugh coming back to the NFL? Will the Raiders keep Antonio Pierce? | FOX NFL Kickoff

JANUARY 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

How to Watch Saints vs. Falcons: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – Week 18

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the NFL Week 18 New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons game, Sunday, January 7.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • Data Skrive

How to Watch Saints vs. Falcons: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – Week 18

HYPE: Saints vs. Falcons | 2023 NFL Week 18

JANUARY 6, 2024 • YOUTUBE

NFL Week 18 Blazin' 5: Will Bears upset Packers, Bills clinch the AFC East?

Colin Cowherd is back with his best bets for an exciting slate of NFL action in Week 18. Check out his latest Blazin' 5.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 18 Blazin' 5: Will Bears upset Packers, Bills clinch the AFC East?

Saints vs. Falcons Week 18 Practice Report 1/5/2024

JANUARY 6, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Blazin' 5: Bears upset Packers, Bills clinch AFC East highlight Colin's Week 18 picks | The Herd

Blazin' 5: Bears upset Packers, Bills clinch AFC East highlight Colin's Week 18 picks | The Herd

JANUARY 5, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Drew Dalman - Missing Week 18 Dalman (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Dalman was held out of practice all week after sustaining an ankle injury in the Falcons' Week 17 loss to the Bears, so it's no surprise that he'll be inactive in Week 18. Ryan Neuzil is expected to assume Atlanta's starting center duties in Dalman's stead.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DeMarcco Hellams - Missing Week 18 Hellams (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Hellams was held out of practice all week after sustaining a concussion in the Falcons' Week 17 loss to the Bears, so it's no surprise that the 2023 seventh-round pick won't suit up Sunday. Richie Grant is expected to see more work in Atlanta's secondary with Hellams missing the team's Week 18 affair.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Saints vs. Falcons Week 18 Practice Report 1/4/2024

JANUARY 5, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Falcons, Saints eager for a rivalry game that might also decide who wins the NFC South

The regular season-ending matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints symbolizes the NFL’s efforts to promote parity

JANUARY 5, 2024 • Associated Press

NFL, College Football betting action report: 'We're gonna be rooting for Miami'

Patrick Everson spoke with bookmakers and sharps to discuss how bettors are playing Bills-Dolphins and who big money is on in the Michigan-W...

JANUARY 4, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

NFL, College Football betting action report: 'We're gonna be rooting for Miami'