Rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder, who has not played a snap this season, will lead the Falcons into New Orleans with their playoff hopes on the line. Both teams are coming off their bye weeks and need a win to stay alive in the meek NFC South race. The Saints have dropped four of their last five games, but are highly regarded by the Falcons.

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