Falcons can clinch NFC's top seed with win

Published: Dec 21, 2010 at 01:38 PM

The storyline
The Falcons have built up a margin for error, but this will be a measuring stick game for both clubs, regardless.

Why you should watch
Will Matt Ryan ever lose at home again? Will the Saints be able to withstand a big dose of the run game after the Ravens gouged them last week? A Falcons sweep would cap a tremendous regular season.

Did you know?
Saints wide receiver Marques Colston has five receiving touchdowns in his last five Monday night games. ... New Orleans' Drew Brees is one of only two quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,000 yards in five consecutive seasons. ... Ryan is 19-1 as a starter at home. ... Atlanta's Michael Turner has a rushing TD in his last four games against New Orleans.

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