Key Players to Watch: Falcons at Saints
The Falcons take on the Saints for their first NFC South matchup of the 2015 season. Here are 16 players to watch.
Tamme is coming off a solid game against Washington where he had eight catches for 94 yards.
The 2013 Pro-Bowler has 11 tackles and a sack in 2015 and is capable of succeeding in all defensive situations.
Stupar has become a key contributor to the Falcons' defense, playing a number of roles and positions.
A running back who has a lot of value in the passing game, Spiller is on pace for 1,327 receiving yards in 2015.
Freeman has been on a role the last three weeks, and against the Saints' 32nd ranked defense there is no reason to believe he will be slowed on Thursday night.
The rookie cornerback has excelled in pass coverage this year. He's allowed just 12 receptions on 25 targets.
Drew Brees will look to push the ball down the field and Trufant and the Falcons' secondary will likely see a lot of action.
The longtime Saints quarterback has throw for 1,304 passing yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions this year.
The Falcons will need a solid performance from the rookie to disrupt Saints' QB Drew Brees and New Orleans' passing attack.
The outside linebacker has three of New Orleans' seven sacks this year.
New Orleans likes to run the ball and the Falcons will rely on Soliai to help make the Saints one-dimensional.
Vaccaro leads the Saints in tackles with 34 (23 solo).
Chester will likely see a lot of action from Saints' DE Cameron Jordan.
New Orleans' No. 1 running back, Ingram, a 2011 first-round pick, has two touchdown and 261 rushing yards in his last five games.
The 24-year-old left tackle will likely face off against Falcons rookie Vic Beasley, Jr.
After a quite afternoon against his former team, the Washington Redskins, he will be a key component in the Falcons' passing attack.
