Atlanta will host New Orleans tonight on the NFL Network.
The game will feature Drew Brees leading the 10-1 Falcons against Matt Ryan and the 5-6 Saints.
"This rivalry certainly doesn't lack venom, thanks to a number of recent incidents," said NFL Network reporter Ian Rappaport. "Like the Saints hosting a posedown on the Falcons' logo. Or Saints quarterback Drew Brees breaking the single-season yardage record late in a 29-point game last season. Or even new Saints star linebacker Curtis Lofton offering his old team no respect this week.
When asking fans to make a prediction on NFL.com, the final score could be even. In the end, the Saints are predicted to win 30-28 with the Saints likely to make more total yards than the Falcons.
Despite the 10-1 lead and first place in the NFL South standings, the Saints are likely to win since it was New Orleans that gave the Falcons the loss back in Week 10, 31-27.
"The Falcons will want their revenge and stay distanced from the rest of the contenders in the NFC, while New Orleans just needs to find a way to enter the conversation," reported Jeremy Sickel of The Bleacher Report.
The Saints are also predicted to win on their fan poll, receiving 52.3 percent to the Falcons' 47.7 percent.
CBS Sports predicts the Falcons to win, however, with 30 points to 27.
"This will be a great one to watch, because it'll be high-scoring and fun. But what happens after the final whistle might be just as entertaining," added Rappaport.
Game time starts at 8:20 p.m. EST on the NFL Network.
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