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New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons Wrap - New Orleans Wins 43-37

The Saints got a 3-TD performance from Drew Brees as New Orleans handed Atlanta a 43-37 defeat on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Bettors who backed the Saints were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 53.0.

Drew Brees completed 39 of 49 pass attempts for 396 yards and 3 TDs for the Saints in the win.

Tevin Coleman rushed for 33 yards for Atlanta, while Matt Ryan added 12 yards. Matt Ryan threw for 374 yards for the Falcons, while receivers Calvin Ridley and Julio Jones had 146 and 96 yards respectively.

New Orleans outgained Atlanta 534-407 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 32-24 by the Saints.

The time of possession battle favored New Orleans as their offense was on the field for 37:45, longer than the 29:20 of their opponents.

New Orleans heads into a Week 4 battle against the Giants. Atlanta, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cincinnati.