Fun Fact: Carolina was the most recent opponent for each of these teams. The Falcons lost last week 30-27 in overtime to Carolina. The Saints who were on a bye last week defeated the Panters 17-7 two weeks ago.

Tyler Shough knew about the decades-old Falcons-Saints rivalry long before he was drafted by New Orleans last spring. Now the rookie quarterback looks forward to making his first Superdome start in that matchup on Sunday.

Falcons fans have consistently pointed the finger at offensive coordinator Zac Robinson for the team's inconsistency on offense. Atlanta ranks 13th in rushing yards per game (119.9), 18th in passing yards per game (212.6) and 27th in points scored per game (19.5) this season.

USA Today's NFL experts make their picks for a Week 12 showdown between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Divine Deablo was placed on injured reserve after fracturing his forearm in Week 7 against the San Francisco 49ers. On Monday, head coach Raheem Morris announced that Deablo will be designated to return from the IR.

Longtime Atlanta Falcons center Todd McClure acknowledged that he is unsure if Michael Penix Jr. is the right fit as the Falcons’ long-term quarterback.

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Carolina's QB1 vaulted himself out of the cellar in the weekly CBS Sports rankings with a stellar performance in Atlanta.