The New Orleans Saints and Falcons rivalry is one of the most heated rivalries in the NFL, and when Drew Brees was at the helm, the Saints absolutely owned the Falcons. On an interview with the Stacking The Box Podcast, he took a playful shot at his former division opponent. "If I had a chance to play against the Falcons every week, I would have had a better winning percentage than Tom Brady.”
The rivalry began to take shape in the 1970s where the Falcons held a significant advantage over the Saints. Atlanta dominated the series with a 45-31 record before Brees arrived in the NFC South and helped change the dynamic of the rivalry.
Brees joined the Saints in free agency in 2006, and the rivalry took a major shift. He rapidly established himself as a dominant force against the Falcons, finishing with a career 19-9 record against the Falcons. He also led the Saints to six different season sweeps over their division foes, helping them turn the tide in one of the strongest rivalries in the NFL.
Drew Brees had his way with the Atlanta Falcons, shifting the rivalry in Saints favor
Although Drew Brees was making it a joking matter, he wasn’t lying. In 29 competitions against the Atlanta Falcons, Brees completed 68.4% of his passes for 8,695 yards and 54 touchdowns. The numbers speak for themselves. It was very clear that Atlanta was one of his favorite opponents to suit up against throughout his career.
Since retiring, the momentum has shifted back towards Atlanta’s side, snatching six of the last 10 competitions. That stretch highlights how dominant Brees was in the rivalry. With Brees under center, New Orleans consistently held the upper hand against the Falcons.
Brees was truly dominant whenever he faced the Falcons, and his success and spectacular performances created an even more hostile rivalry. His dominance against Atlanta became a defining part of his legacy in New Orleans. Even years after his retirement, his numbers against the Falcons remain a reminder of just how difficult he was to stop.
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