The Saints will play the Falcons on Sunday, January 4th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 18 matchup at 1:00 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on FOX.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025-26 NFL regular season is winding down. One of the upcoming Week 18 matchups includes a battle between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons . Set for Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the result of this game may affect this season's playoff picture. Take note of each team's performance stats below. Any late-season momentum will likely carryover into the playoffs.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Looking at Week 18 of the 2025-26 NFL regular season, the New Orleans Saints have a 89.00 power ranking based on our formula. The Atlanta Falcons currently possess a 89.67 power ranking as the regular season wraps up.
- Away New Orleans Saints - The New Orleans Saints have a 3-5-0 record as an away team for the 2025-26 regular season, ranking them 6th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Atlanta Falcons - As for the Atlanta Falcons, they come to this Week 18 game with a 3-4-0 record as a home team. They rank 5th in the league for home team wins.
- Points Scored - The New Orleans Saints currently rank 29th (289) as we approach Week 18, with the Atlanta Falcons ranked 24th (334) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - With the regular season concluding, the New Orleans Saints rank 15th (364) for points score against them. Note that the Atlanta Falcons now rank 12th (384) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. As Week 18 action looms, the New Orleans Saints have a 6-10-0 record, with the Atlanta Falcons at 7-9-0 for the 2025-26 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr, the Saints be sailin' to enemy waters to face the Falcons on Sunday. The NFL regular season be nearin' an end for both teams.
This be a crucial Week 18 matchup that could shake up the playoff picture. The Saints stand at 6-10-0, while the Falcons be at 7-9-0.
The battle be takin' place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the Falcons be hoistin' their colors. According to the NFL Power Rankings, the Falcons be slightly favored. BetRivers and BetMGM be the best legal NFL sportsbooks. We've gathered this matchup's prop bets below. Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline odds for this matchup in the following tables.
Best Saints at Falcons Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Saints | Favorite Atlanta Falcons |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Saints | Favorite Atlanta Falcons |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Atlanta Falcons are -3.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Saints are +3.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 43.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 43.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Atlanta Falcons are the -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Saints are the +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Saints
Falcons
1/04/26 1:00pm EST | +3.5 -115-3.5 -105 |
Underdog New Orleans Saints - New Orleans Saints bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +3.5 New Orleans Saints underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Atlanta Falcons - Atlanta Falcons bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -3.5 Atlanta Falcons favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Saints
Falcons
First Team To Score
1/04/26 1:00pm EST | +115-150Bet |
Saints
Falcons
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
1/04/26 1:00pm EST | +125-165+10000Bet |
Saints
Falcons
Game to Overtime
1/04/26 1:00pm EST | Yes +725No -2500Bet |
Saints
Falcons
Safety to be Scored
1/04/26 1:00pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Kirk Cousins
Interceptions Thrown
NO at ATL 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 0.5 o -1050.5 u -125Bet |
Tyler Shough
Interceptions Thrown
NO at ATL 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 0.5 o -1200.5 u -110Bet |
Kirk Cousins
Longest Passing Completion
NO at ATL 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 33.5 o -11533.5 u -115Bet |
Tyler Shough
Longest Passing Completion
NO at ATL 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 34.5 o -11534.5 u -115Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Charlie Smyth
Total Kicking Points
NO at ATL 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 7.5 o -1187.5 u -110Bet |
Zane Gonzalez
Total Kicking Points
NO at ATL 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
Kirk Cousins
Total Pass Completions
NO at ATL 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 20.5 o +10520.5 u -140Bet |
Tyler Shough
Total Pass Completions
NO at ATL 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 20.5 o -13020.5 u -105Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Kirk Cousins
Total Passing Yards
NO at ATL 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 220.5 o -115220.5 u -115Bet |
Tyler Shough
Total Passing Yards
NO at ATL 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 230.5 o -115230.5 u -115Bet |
Kirk Cousins
Total Touchdown Passes
NO at ATL 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 1.5 o +1251.5 u -165Bet |
Tyler Shough
Total Touchdown Passes
NO at ATL 1/04/26 1:00pm EST | 1.5 o +1401.5 u -190Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 18 | Saints vs Falcons Sunday, January 4th, 2026 | ATL 19, NO 17 Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Falcons by 2 |
| 2025 Week 12 | Falcons vs Saints Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 | ATL 24, NO 10 Caesars Superdome | Falcons by 14 |
| 2024 Week 10 | Falcons vs Saints Sunday, November 10th, 2024 | NO 20, ATL 17 Caesars Superdome | Saints by 3 |
| 2024 Week 4 | Saints vs Falcons Sunday, September 29th, 2024 | ATL 26, NO 24 Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Falcons by 2 |
| 2023 Week 18 | Falcons vs Saints Sunday, January 7th, 2024 | NO 48, ATL 17 Caesars Superdome | Saints by 31 |
| 2023 Week 12 | Saints vs Falcons Sunday, November 26th, 2023 | ATL 24, NO 15 Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Falcons by 9 |
| 2022 Week 15 | Falcons vs Saints Sunday, December 18th, 2022 | NO 21, ATL 18 Caesars Superdome | Saints by 3 |
| 2022 Week 1 | Saints vs Falcons Sunday, September 11th, 2022 | NO 27, ATL 26 Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Saints by 1 |
| 2021 Week 18 | Saints vs Falcons Sunday, January 9th, 2022 | NO 30, ATL 20 Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Saints by 10 |
| 2021 Week 9 | Falcons vs Saints Sunday, November 7th, 2021 | ATL 27, NO 25 Caesars Superdome | Falcons by 2 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0.471 | 353 | 401 | 4-4-0 | 4-5-0 | 3-3-0 | 0.500 | 7-5-0 | 0.583 | 4W | 4-1-0 |
| New Orleans Saints | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0.353 | 306 | 383 | 3-5-0 | 3-6-0 | 3-3-0 | 0.500 | 4-8-0 | 0.333 | 1L | 4-1-0 |
New Orleans Saints & Atlanta Falcons Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
New Orleans Saints Futures OddsNo Super Bowl TM New Orleans Saints YR: futures available
Atlanta Falcons Futures OddsNo Super Bowl TM Atlanta Falcons YR: futures available
New Orleans Saints & Atlanta Falcons Team Pages
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