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Falcons rookie suffers Achilles injury, ruled out for Saints game
Atlanta Falcons rookie defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. suffered an Achilles injury in practice and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints, head coach Raheem Morris told reporters on Friday.
Healthy Saints face an injury-riddled Falcons squad. New Orleans must exploit Atlanta's weakened secondary and contain Bijan Robinson to secure victory. See how Tyler Shough, Chris Olave, and others can bring the team another win on Sunday.
Sunday in Caesars Superdome. Here are four keys to the Saints getting a win in this battle of NFC South teams.
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Renewal of Falcons-Saints rivalry brings opportunities for rookie QB Shough and veteran Cousins
Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough knew about the decades-old Falcons-Saints rivalry long before he was drafted by New Orleans last spring.
Former New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham will be honored on Sunday as the team's "Legend of the Game" prior to Sunday's contest against the Atlanta Falcons at the Caesars Superdome.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a partially torn left ACL and will need season-ending surgery, the team announced Wednesday. Penix took a hit in the third quarter last Sunday against the Carolina Panthers and injured his knee.
After failing to get a deal done at the NFL's trade deadline, the New Orleans Saints are reportedly moving on for a second time from one of their top receivers. The Saints have made it clear that they're looking to shed some salary as they continue their rebuild under head coach Kellen Moore.