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New Orleans Saints hold 11-2 record against Atlanta Falcons since 2006

Katherine Terrell, nola.com

Odds and ends from the Saints 31-28 win over the Falcons

Jeff Duncan, nola.com

Third-year running back ignites victory with highlight-reel run.

Mike Triplett, nola.com

More thoughts on the Saints' 31-27 victory over Atlanta Falcons

Mike Triplett, nola.com

Another week, another shaky-yet-clutch performance for Saints defense in 31-27 victory over Atlanta Falcons

Larry Holder, nola.com

Jimmy Graham uses presence of Tony Gonzalez as motivation in Saints win over Falcons

Terrance Harris, nola.com

White frustrated with Falcons failed red zone opportunities during first loss of the season.

ESPN.com

NEW ORLEANS -- If you thought the New Orleans Saints' 31-27 victory against the Atlanta Falcons was entertaining, wait until you hear what came out of the locker rooms at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome after Sunday’s game. New Orleans won the first four qu…

deadspin.com

We'll be putting all our GIFs for the day here, from Bill Belichick emphatically challenging the officials to A.J. Green exploiting New York's defensive holes. We'll update the post as the later games conclude, so stay tuned. More »

Katherine Terrell, nola.com

Short-yardage situations plague Falcons against Saints

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Jimmy Graham caught seven passes for a career-best 146 yards and two touchdowns, cornerback Jabari Greer made a diving, touchdown-saving pass breakup on a late fourth-down play, and the Saints held on to hand the Falcons their first loss.

James O'Byrne, nola.com

Special teams get 3 out of 4 fleur de lis Largely on the strength of Thomas Morstead's leg, special teams had a solid day. Morstead's six kickoffs all went for touchbacks. The Saints returned two kickoffs past the 20-yard-line....

CNNSI.com

New Orleans kept its hot streak alive while ending a rival's fairytale campaign. The Saints notched their fourth win in five games by holding off the previously undefeated Falcons 31-27.

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

If the members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins really do celebrate each year when the last undefeated team loses, they can pop the champagne now. The Falcons are undefeated no more after falling to the Saints 31-27 in New Orleans today, a game when Atlanta g…

CNNSI.com

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Atlanta receiver Julio Jones has injured his leg during Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints and team officials say he is questionable to return.

Terrance Harris, nola.com

Brandon Davis got to meet his 3-month-old son for first time

Frank Schwab, yahoo.com

The Saints' trade to get the 28th pick of the 2011 NFL Draft to select running back Mark Ingram looks bad for a couple reasons. First, Ingram has been shockingly ineffective. Second, the Saints already had a back in Ingram's mold who has shown to be eve…

Doug Tatum, nola.com

Give us your opinion in the comments section below this story

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

When I picked the Falcons in my weekly battle with Florio, I noted that Atlanta has so many offensive weapons - Matt Ryan, Roddy White, Julio Jones, Tony Gonzalez, Michael Turner and Jacquizz Rodgers - that the Saints’ defense wouldn’t be able to

Ed Werder, ESPN.com

The New Orleans Saints have been given written permission to negotiate a contract extension with suspended head coach Sean Payton.

CNNSI.com

The Falcons take their perfect 8-0 record to the Superdome today to take on the improving Saints. Atlanta jumped out early, but New Orleans has taken the lead. Follow all of the action here.

Larry Holder, nola.com

Linebacker Scott Shanle is also inactive for the Saints

Chris Mortensen, ESPN.com

The appeals hearings of players suspended as a result of the Saints' bounty program is now expected to go beyond the NFL's regular season, according to sources familiar with the pre-hearing talks.

ESPN.com

NEW ORLEANS -- No surprises on the lists of inactive players for the Saints and Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. As expected, injured Atlanta linebacker Sean Weatherspoon will miss his second straight game. Mike Peterson is expected to start in his place with…

ESPN.com

Join our ESPN.com NFL experts as they break down the NFC South clash between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints. Contribute your thoughts and questions beginning at 1 p.m. ET. See you there. Countdown Live: Falcons-Saints

Dan Swenson, nola.com

An illustrated look at how Drew Brees and the 3-5 New Orleans Saints' top five offensive playmakers performed during their 28-13 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

With each additional injury suffered by another member of the Eagles’ offensive line, more people are realizing that the lack of quality blocking is the biggest problem when it comes to unleashing quarterback Mike Vick. So when will the Eagles finally a…

CNNSI.com

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indianapolis Colts used some down time Saturday night to support coach Chuck Pagano and raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Indiana.