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The New Orleans Saints play the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta this weekend. Who will win the game, and more importantly, how can you watch?

The Saints schedule has been a rough one for them, but they have proved that they can win with Tyler Shough under center. The question is, will you watch the Saints game?

This article will tell you how you can watch the Saints game in your home without missing a single play.

How To Watch The Saints Game

  • What: New Orleans Saints (5-10) vs. Atlanta Falcons (6-9)
  • When: Sunday, Jan. 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET
  • Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga.
  • Channel: FOX (WVUE FOX 8 locally in New Orleans)Announcers: Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (color analyst), Allison Williams (sideline reporter)
  • Stream: Watch for free at fubuTV
  • TV: FOX

How To Stream The Saints Game

You can watch the Saints game for free at fubuTV, which has a 7-day trial. Watch immediately upon signup.

Outside the market: Watch live out-of-market preseason games and replay every game of the season with the NFL+ app. For those outside the country, use GamePass International

Radio: 92.9-FM The Game, usually broadcasts the game. SiriusXM Radio broadcasts NFL games as well.

Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons: A History

The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints share one of the NFL’s most evenly matched and intense divisional rivalries, known simply as the Falcons–Saints rivalry. It stems from their geographic proximity (about 470 miles apart in the Deep South), their status as the league’s first Southeastern teams, and decades of competitive, often bitter games.

Origins and Early History

The rivalry began with their first meeting on November 26, 1967, when the expansion Saints defeated the Falcons 27–24 in New Orleans.

The Falcons had entered the NFL in 1966, making these two of the youngest franchises at the time. Intensity grew in 1970 when both teams were placed in the NFC West division (later realigned to the NFC South in 2002), ensuring twice-annual matchups. Early games were physical and controversial, with mutual player trades adding personal edges.

All-Time Record

As of early 2026 (prior to any potential Week 18 game in the 2025 season), the Falcons hold a slight edge:

  • Overall (including playoffs): Atlanta leads 57–56
  • Regular season: Tied 56–56
  • Postseason: Atlanta 1–0 (one meeting)

They have played 113 total games, one of the most frequent head-to-head series in NFL history.Streaks and Dominance Periods

  • Atlanta dominated early, winning nine straight from 1969–1973 (including a record 62–7 blowout in 1973, the Saints’ largest margin of defeat at 55 points).
  • New Orleans flipped the script in the late 1980s–early 1990s, going 13–3 from 1986–1994.
  • Atlanta had a 10-game streak from 1995–1999.
  • The Saints controlled much of the Drew Brees era (2006 onward), winning the majority of matchups until recent years balanced it out.

Many games are close: Since 1991, dozens have been decided by eight points or fewer, with eight overtime contests (split evenly).Playoff HistoryThe only postseason meeting came in the 1991 Wild Card round, where the Falcons upset the division-champion Saints 27–20 in New Orleans on a late 61-yard TD pass.Notable Moments

  • 2006 “Gleason Block” — In the Saints’ emotional return to the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina, Steve Gleason blocked a Falcons punt for a touchdown on the opening drive, symbolizing New Orleans’ resilience.
  • Brees vs. Ryan era — Quarterbacks Drew Brees and Matt Ryan faced off 23 times as starters (most in the Super Bowl era), producing high-scoring thrillers like a 43–37 overtime Saints win in 2018.
  • Frequent Hail Marys, late comebacks, and controversial finishes have defined the series, fueling fan animosity.

Final Word

Football is a religion in the South. Want to leave the house? Catch all the Saints games at your favorite local bar.