For the first time since Week 2 back in early September, the New Orleans Saints emerged from a football game with a win. New Orleans beat the Atlanta Falcons by a score of 20-17 on Sunday, improving their record to 3-7.

The New Orleans Saints won their first game since head coach Dennis Allen was fired last Monday, defeating the Atlanta Falcons, 20–17. The victory under interim coach Darren Rizzi ended a seven-game losing streak for New Orleans.

In a much-needed win, the New Orleans Saints secured their first victory since the firing of head coach Dennis Allen, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 20-17.

The Atlanta Falcons took an understandable hit in ESPN's Week 11 NFL Power Rankings after dropping a winnable game to the New Orleans Saints.

With the offense struggling for the entire second half, the New Orleans Saints defense stepped up to preserve a a 20-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome. First, safety Tyrann Mathieu picked off Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins as he was marching the Falcons into scoring position.

Kirk Cousins and the Falcons offense are clicking of late. Atlanta is favored to win in New Orleans this weekend.