The 2016-17′ New Orleans Saints preview with game by game predictions

Sep 4, 2016

NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 26: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints reacts before a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 26, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 03: Tim Hightower /

The Saints can salvage their season with a sweep of the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. Running backs Mark Ingram and Tim Hightower go off for 200 yards rushing combined. Rookie Daniel Lasco also adds a kickoff return for a touchdown. The Saints embarrass the Falcons and finish in third place in the NFC South in front of the “Dirty Birds.”

Score Saints 52 Falcons 35

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