New Orleans at Atlanta

Mercedez-Benz Stadium

TV:  Fox.

Web:  www.atlantafalcons.com

Radio:  93.1-FM, Macon; 98.3-FM, Houston County

Line: Atlanta by 3.

          Central Georgians on New Orleans’ roster: None. There are three Georgia connections on the roster.

          Scouting report: Do you know who controls this series?

          Yeah, you do. When both teams have reached a level of competence, New Orleans has more. Of the last 10, it’s 5-5.

          Right now, the Saints have the better overall offense, and the Falcons an edge on defense.

          Atlanta has a better turnover differential, but Drew Brees is off to a better start than Matt Ryan. The Falcons are a superior run team, but Brees is a little more balanced in his target.

          Who wins? Who knows? Just know that 11 of the last 12 meetings have been decided by 14 points or less.

To read

 A look at O vs D

Beasley on the hotseat?

Brees on the Birds

Atlanta needs a better rush, more pressure

Falcons must slow Kamara and Thomas

Key matchups

It’s early, but it’s still big

Saints know Coleman can do it