The Atlanta Falcons head on over to Caesar's Superdome for a late afternoon showdown on Sunday, November 23rd at 4:25 EST (per Saints).

After a bye week and some under the radar momentum, the Saints have not taken a loss in two weeks, which is something this team has not been able to say often this season.

Rested, confident, and feeling as if they have finally found a bit of rhythm, the Saints arrive with a clear opportunity in front of them on home turf. 

The Falcons on the other hand are spiraling and desperate, riding a five game losing streak that has completely erased any early optimism.

With Atlanta sitting at three wins and the Saints sitting at two, this matchup is a battle to stay out of the basement of the South and to prove who still has real fight left in them.

What makes this game so exciting for fans is how both teams sit at the very bottom of the division, yet still have enough talent to cause trouble for anyone in the conference.

Atlanta just came off a tough loss to Carolina- the same Carolina team that the Saints defeated two weeks ago. That contrast alone creates energy and confidence for New Orleans. Carolina could not handle the Saints but had enough to take down Atlanta which gives the Saints a sense of consistency that has been missing through most of their season.

With the fresh legs and rested arms that follow a bye week and the small spark lit by their recent win streak, the Saints may be arriving in Atlanta at the perfect time.

There are also several telling trends that shape how this contest may unfold.

The Saints have just not been an explosive unit this season with an average of only a little more than two plays of 20+ yards per game, which is the lowest mark in the league. Their first quarters have been even tougher with only one touchdown on 24 opening possessions. And once they reach the red zone, the struggles continue with a league low success rate of fewer than four touchdowns for every ten trips.

But even with those challenges, New Orleans still seems to be on more stable footing than the Falcons who have been unable to recover once they fall behind.

Atlanta is 0-7 in games where they have trailed at any point.

The Falcons' offense has been sluggish with only 4.2 yards per play when Kirk Cousins has been on the field this year, and their third down conversion rate over the past six weeks is the lowest in the league (SHARP).

All of this creates a matchup that feels like a turning point for both sides.

For the Saints, this is a chance to turn their ongoing quieter momentum into a legitimate spark.

For Atlanta, it is a final attempt to stop a collapse that has stretched for more than a month.

With both teams fighting to stay relevant in the South this Sunday in New Orleans will reveal who is still climbing and who is officially sinking.