Atlanta at New Orleans

Both teams have talented offenses, but only one has improving defensive talent. Atlanta's defense improved significantly last year under the new coaching staff to #16 in yards allowed, #14 in points (21.6), and #14 against the run. The Falcons rebounded from a 31-24 loss to Tampa Bay in Week 1 with a 35-28 road win last week at Oakland as a dog. QB Matt Ryan had 396 yards and 3 TDs and is off to a fast start with 730 yards passing, 5 TDs, and one pick while leading the NFL with a 121.4 quarterback rating. The Falcons are receiving solid production from the backfield tandem of Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman, who have combined for 181 rushing yards and 11 receptions. WR Julio Jones led the NFL last year and had nine receptions for 149 yards in the last meeting against New Orleans. The Falcons are 38-16-1 ATS after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. They face a horrible New Orleans defense, they were atrocious last year and is looking even worse now. The Saints rank #31 in the league with a staggering 451.5 yards surrendered and have been torched through the air for an average of 336.0 yards. The Saints are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 home games, and New Orleans is also just 6-15 ATS as a favorite since the start of the 2014 season.. When these rivals meet, the dog has covered five straight. Play Atlanta.