NFC South rivals Falcons and Saints are looking to place encouraging final touch on losing seasons
January 2, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints have similar goals of trying to complete losing seasons on high notes that offer hope the momentum can carry into 2026. The bad news for the NFC rivals is even extending a winning streak into the final regular-season game would come far too late to make this a successful season. The Falcons are 7-9 and have a season-best three-game winning streak. Atlanta will try to complete their first season sweep of the Saints since 2016. The Saints are 6-10 and have won four straight with rookie quarterback Tyler Shough.