FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- With just two games remaining and a playoff spot within reach this weekend, the Falcons will head to New Orleans for their second game against the rival Saints.
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This weekend's matchup between the longtime rivals is expected to be a hard-fought game in a hostile environment. Atlanta emerged with a win the first time these two teams played nearly two weeks ago, but the Falcons are preparing to receive the Saints' best shot on Christmas Eve.
HOW TO WATCH
- What:Atlanta Falcons (9-5) vs. New Orleans Saints (10-4)
- When: Sun., Dec. 24, 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans
- TV:FOX
- Announcers:Play-by-play – Kevin Burkhardt, color analyst – Charles Davis
- Online: NFL Game Pass (out-of-market games can be viewed live)
- Radio: 92.9 The Game is the Falcons' official radio network. For a list of radio affiliates outside of Atlanta, click here. Fans who also have Sirius or XM Radio can find a list of NFL games, here.
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Weather forecast
Even though the game will be played indoors, here's the current forecast for New Orleans on Sunday, according to The Weather Channel:
- Partly cloudy
- High/low: 64/39
- 20 percent chance of precipitation
- 78 percent humidity
Injury updates
After missing both Tevin Coleman and Andy Levitre against the Buccaneers, the Falcons should have both starters back in the fold this weekend. Julio Jones has been limited throughout the week as he deals with ankle and thumb injuries, but he's been known to battle through injuries before. Here is the full injury report from Wednesday's practice:
- RB Tevin Coleman (concussion) – limited
- OL Andy Levitre (triceps) – limited
- WR Mohamed Sanu (knee) – limited
- WR Julio Jones (ankle/thumb) – did not participate
The Saints have more injuries to worry about heading into the weekend. Linebacker A.J. Klein was placed on injured reserve earlier this week, ending his season, and there are a number of guys whose status remains up in the air. Here is the Saints' injury report from Wednesday:
- WR Ted Ginn Jr. (foot) – limited
- TE Garrett Griffin (foot) – did not participate
- TE Justin Hardee (foot) – did not participate
- TE Josh Hill (shoulder) – limited
- DE Trey Hendrickson (ankle) – did not participate
- TE Michael Hoomanawanui (concussion) – did not participate
- OL Senio Kelemete (knee) – limited
- OL Andrus Peat (groin) – limited
- OL Larry Warford (concussion) – did not participate
