Falcons at Saints - 2012
The Falcons travel to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to play their division rival New Orleans Saints for the chance to advance to 9-0.
Veterans being honored at today's game
QB Matt Ryan's game helmet
Falcons players arriving at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Falcons fans flocking to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans
The Falcons white gameday jerseys
View of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome from the press box
QB Matt Ryan warming up pre-game
QB Matt Ryan and Owner Arthur Blank greet each other pre-game
Owner Arthur Blank at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome pre-game
QB Matt Ryan warms up with his receivers pre-game
WR Julio Jones and Head Coach Mike Smith talking pre-game
War veterans being honored at today's game
Endzone pilon at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Visiting endzone at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Players are wearing ribbons on the back of their helmets today to support our war veterans
Atlanta Falcons guard Mike Johnson (79) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) in the first half an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes in the first half an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
LB Mike Peterson tackles Saints RB Mark Ingram
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes from the pocket in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith reacts in the first half an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith watches in the first half an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore (16) catches a pass as he is tackled in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith reacts while talking with an official in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New Orleans Saints strong safety Roman Harper (41) breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) in the first half an NFL football game at the Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) hands off to running back Michael Turner (33) in the first half an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) carries on a reception in the first half an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
TE Tony Gonzalez catches his second touchdown of the game
Falcons congratulate TE Tony Gonzalez after his touchdown reception
TE Tony Gonzalez dunks the ball on the goal post after scoring his second touchdown of the game
New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons players huddle for prayer after an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) drops to pass in the second half an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) in the second half an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) and New Orleans Saints strong safety Roman Harper (41) confront each other in the second half an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) carries in the first half an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) calls an audible in the second half an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) drops back to pass in the first half an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) pulls in a pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback Jabari Greer (33) in the second half an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Defensive coordinator Mike Nolan warms up the defense pre-game
A United States Marine Corps veteran being honored pre-game
CB Asante Samuel running back an intercepted pass in the first quarter
CB Asante Samuel celebrates after a key interception at the beginning of the game
RB Jacquizz Rodgers finds running room
WR Julio Jones makes a catch over Saints CB Jabari Greer
Special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong goes over the plan with his unit
TE Tony Gonzalez pulls down his 101st career TD and second touchdown of the game
