Now that NFL Week 4 comes calling, the New Orleans Saints are scheduled to take on the Atlanta Falcons in what should be an exciting encounter. The game is set for Sunday and will take place at the busy Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The live action will be available on FOX as well as on streaming via NFL Game Pass. This game is not simply about early-stage games, these are crucial in terms of divisional hierarchy as well prompting our NFL free predictions and tips to be well utilized for understanding the situation more in-depth.
New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons 9/29/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
New Orleans Saints (2-1) vs. Atlanta Falcons (1-1)
The New Orleans Saints come into this game with a robust performance in the early season, showing considerable strength in their rushing and receiving departments. Alvin Kamara has been a powerhouse, rushing for 285 yards and four touchdowns over three games, proving pivotal for the Saints’ ground game. On the other hand, Chris Olave has made significant contributions in the air, racking up 178 receiving yards. Despite a recent loss to Philadelphia (12-15), the Saints have shown resilience in their gameplay, which they will be eager to demonstrate against their divisional rivals.
The Atlanta Falcons, however, present a mixed bag with their recent form showing signs of struggle. The team’s rushing leader, Bijan Robinson, has collected 196 yards on the ground but with only one touchdown, highlighting potential areas for improvement in scoring efficiency. Darnell Mooney, the standout receiver for the Falcons, has tallied 169 receiving yards, but similar to Robinson, needs to convert these performances into more significant impacts on the scoreboard. Their recent loss against Kansas City (17-22) was a close affair, pointing to potential but also areas needing tightening up against a team like the Saints.
Derek Carr QB vs. Kirk Cousins QB
Derek Carr has been exceptional since joining the Saints. He has a passer rating of 115.7 with 6 touchdowns and only 2 interceptions. A huge factor in this particular match would be Carr’s ability to throw deep, which includes a 70 yard long pass. Nonetheless, he will not have it easy since he will be up against the Atlanta Falcons defense, which so far has proved to be porous but may well improve as the games go by.
On the other hand, Kirk Cousins for the Falcons has also been impressive with a completion rate of 66.7 and 4 touchdowns. The three interceptions and low passer rating of 89.7 indicate that he is at a slight disadvantage to Carr with regard to the stats center. He will have to use his experience and ability to control injury if they are to beat the Saints’ strong defense.
As these two quarterbacks go head-to-head on Sunday, the game may be heavily reliant on how well they perform. Carr is an aggressive passer, which makes sense since Cousins has a more methodical approach, hence there may be a thrilling confrontation between the two quarterbacks which is a tightrope where each play may just turn the tide.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: Atlanta Falcons -3.5 (-120), Total Odds: 45
As it stands, the betting odds seem to favor the Falcons, albeit slightly with a -3.5 point spread even though the team has not been too impressive so far. This would imply that most of the bettors are probably considering the home advantage in a big way. The total over 45 points at -120 also shows that there are expectations of a shoot out which may include either team’s offense.
New Orleans Saints Betting Trends
The Saints have been playing rather well against the spread finishing four out of five with a 4-1 record. This plus the fact that they are capable of scoring regularly(over in 4 out of 6) makes them a tough proposition for those betting on underdogs winning.
Atlanta Falcons Betting Trends
On the other hand, the last five outings saw the Falcons going 1-4 ATS. Their record against the spread leaves a lot to be desired. Being up late in the game and losing is a problem for those who bet on them as City favorites even when they play at home.
New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons 9/29/24 Betting Picks
On the basis of analytical trends and betting lines, the Saints would cover the spread as underdogs. Since the Saints have performed well in terms of ATS as well as the Falcons underperforming of late, it makes sense to back New Orleans. The offensive skill set of Derek Carr there and Alvin Kamara should be essential in making the match close and probably very entertaining and rough.
As for the betting approach, it may be wise to place a wager on the Saints to cover and even risk going OVER 45 given how both teams play. Looking at premium picks and parlays, Alvin Kamara to score a anytime touchdown is good – great even.