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Drew Brees and the Saints have been disappointing in 2015. (Getty)
The NFC South is a confusing place. Two teams (Carolina and Atlanta) are undefeated. Two teams (The Buccaneers and Saints) are near the bottom of the league in the Power Rankings.
The Falcons and Saints, at opposite ends of that provided spectrum, face off in Week 6’s Thursday Night Football contest. Matt Ryan’s crew is flying, while the veteran presence of Drew Brees and Sean Payton still hold out hope they can reverse their fortunes and make a run at the postseason.
Here’s what you need to know before kickoff:
The Basics
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The Atlanta Falcons have been rejuvenated under first-year head coach Dan Quinn. (Getty)
Who
Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints
Where
Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA
Date
Thursday, Oct. 15
Time
8:25 p.m. Eastern
Channel
Kickoff for the game is slated for 8:30 p.m. ET on both CBS and NFL Network.
Line
Falcons -3
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