The Atlanta Falcons (1-2) and New Orleans Saints (2-1) will renew their rivalry at 1 p.m. Sunday, when Atlanta hosts New Orleans inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

While only Week 4, Sunday’s contest presents the opportunity for an early season swing in the NFC South.

Here’s how — and what — to watch …

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TV, Radio

Sunday’s game will be televised on FOX, with Kenny Albert handling play-by-play duties alongside analyst Jonathan Vilma, who played for the Saints from 2008-13. Megan Olivi is set to be on the sidelines.

The radio is also an option, as 92.9 The Game has Wes Durham and Dave Archer on the call.

Betting Odds

The Falcons are 3-point favorites over the Saints with a money line of -152, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under is set at 41.5 points.

READ MORE: Falcons Keys to Beating Saints

Injury Report

Atlanta will enter Sunday without starting right tackle Kaleb McGary, who suffered a left knee injury in last week’s 22-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. McGary did not participate in practice Wednesday or Thursday and was limited Friday.

The Falcons limited running back Bijan Robinson (shoulder) and outside linebacker Matt Judon (hamstring) in Thursday’s practice, but both were off the injury report Friday and will play Sunday.

New Orleans, however, isn’t as fortunate.

The Saints have ruled out linebacker Demario Davis (hamstring), guard Cesar Ruiz (knee) and receiver A.T. Perry (hamstring).

Three others are questionable, including the team’s top two offensive weapons in running back Alvin Kamara (hip, ribs) and receiver Chris Olave (hamstring). Receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. (ankle) is also uncertain to play.

Matchup History

New Orleans holds a 55-54 advantage over Atlanta in the all-time series, and the Saints have won seven of the last nine meetings.

The two sides split a pair of matchups last year, though New Orleans took a 48-17 victory in the season finale — a game that preceded the Falcons firing head coach Arthur Smith later that night.

Atlanta has only one home victory over New Orleans since 2018, but four of the five defeats have come by one score and all of them have been by 10 points or less.

Now, the Falcons and Saints get to add another chapter to their long-standing rivalry — in addition to making a Week 4 statement in a competitive NFC South title race.

ATLANTA – Metro Atlanta is drying out after Helene barreled through the area. The storm toppled trees, tore down power lines and submerged streets. Some roads were so inundated that people in some neighborhoods actually took to boats to get around. 

Woodland Brook Drive was swamped. The only way people could get down the road was by boat. So a good Samaritan took out his motorboat to give his neighbors rides to their homes. 

Angela Wells and her son set out on their neighbor’s boat for a ride across troubled waters. “There’s no way to get there by street,” Wells said. 

Rain submerged her street in the Brandy Station subdivision of Vinings. “It is totally flooded,” Wells said. “Our whole front yard is flooded, and we have standing water in our basement.” 

Woodland Brook Drive looked more like the Everglades than a residential road. 

There’s no way Price Connor and her little dog Pippi could navigate their washed-out street. “No, I sure can’t,” Connor said. “It would be over our heads. And Pippi’s little, so she couldn’t take the water. I’m afraid there are snakes in there too.” 

So, Andrew Link revved up his motorboat and ferried flooded-out friends to their houses. “Just to help them get to their homes faster,” Link said. 

Some Georgians were getting around by boat after Helene tore through the state on Sept. 27, 2024 (FOX 5)

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Torrential rain flooded Brandy Station, which sits right beside the Chattahoochee River. “Eight to 12 inches of rain in Atlanta, next to the river, you’re going to see some flooding,” link said. “It’s 12-and-a-half feet deep out there.” 

Link says he is just being a good neighbor. “Why not? It’s good karma,” he said. 

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – On Friday, hundreds of people in northwest Atlanta woke up to flooded front yards and cars completely submerged in water.

“I think it’s just a place of gratitude that everyone here is safe. And although it’s very impactful, it could have been much worse. And that family is the most important thing. Everything is replaceable,” said Walt Deriso, who’s entire yard was flooded.

Deriso and his family decided not to evacuate as the tropical storm winds and rain of Helene approached Atlanta.

Some of Deriso’s neighbors had to be rescued by boat from the rising flood waters.

Atlanta Fire & Rescue told Atlanta News First they rescued more than 25 people, most in Buckhead and northwest Atlanta.

Fire crews did not report any serious injuries from those in flood zones in northwest Atlanta.

Along Defoors Ferry Road, a Watershed Management officials said the high water pressure from the overflowing waters of Peachtree Creek caused a sewage line to break, leading to countless gallons of raw sewage to spill into the surrounding neighborhood.

As part of the floods, a MARTA bus was stranded along Defoors Ferry Road for much of the day.

A good Samaritan helped take at least three riders to safety while the driver waited on a tow truck.

The Galloway School Baseball/Softball field was completely submerged in water. By Friday evening, the waters started to recede.

On Friday, Mayor Andre Dickens declared a state of emergency in response to the storms brought by Hurricane Helene.

I am declaring a State of Emergency for the City of Atlanta, effective immediately. This declaration will allow us to access vital federal and state resources to expedite our recovery efforts and ensure the safety and well-being of all Atlanta residents,” said Mayor Dickens, in a statement.

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