Falcons-Saints on 'Monday Night Football'

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Falcons-Saints on 'Monday Night Football'

A look at a day filled with activity as the Falcons prepare to host the Saints at the Georgia Dome.

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham catches the winning touchdown in the end zone past Atlanta Falcons safety William Moore (center) and linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (right) for a 17-14 victory.

Falcons running back Michael Turner (right) gets stopped for no gain by New Orleans Saints Jo-Lonn Dunbar (left) in the first half.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) barely gets the ball off as New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith (right) defends.

Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (center) makes a reception near the sideline as New Orleans Saints cornerback Jabari Greer (left) defends.

Falcons QB Matt Ryan scrambles against the New Orleans Saints defense.

Atlanta's John Abraham (55) sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) in the second quarter.

Time runs out for Atlanta Falcons tight end Justin Peelle (left) and center Todd McClure (right) as they fall 17-14 to the Saints at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 27, 2010.

Falcons RB Michael Turner (33) runs down the sideline as New Orleans' Jonathan Vilma (51) tries to dive and catch him from behind.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Falcons.

Falcons safety William Moore breaks up a Drew Brees pass to Saints wide receiver Marques Colston during 1st quarter action.

Falcons wide receiver Roddy White celebrates his touchdown catch with Harry Douglas during 2nd quarter action against the Saints.

Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud (28) deflects a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore (16).

Saints quarterback Drew Brees gets the ball off for a third down completion despite the pressure of Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham (right).

Atlanta's Roddy White is tackled by New Orleans' Tracy Porter (22) in the first quarter.

Kim Peace (left) and her mother, Gloria Hayes, both from Madison, are hoping for a Brees freeze in the ice dome as they arrive for the big game against the Saints at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 27, 2010.

The "Atlanta Falcon Bird Lady" Carolyn Freeman, of Macon, lets Saints fans know who is number 1.

After the Falcons fumbled the ball on the exchange and the Saints recovered, Saints running back Pierre Thomas picks up a first down on his touchdown drive as he is hit by Falcons Thomas DeCoud (left) and Dunta Robinson (right) during 2nd quarter action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 27, 2010.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks on as the exchange is fumbled at the line and New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma recovers the fumble in front of Falcons running back Jason Snelling during 2nd quarter action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 27, 2010. The Saints went on a touchdown drive to take a 10-0 lead after the recovery.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees has time to pass during 1st half action against the Falcons.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws a pass against the Saints.

Saints running back Pierre Thomas picks up a first down during a touchdown drive as he is hit by the Falcons' Dunta Robinson during 2nd quarter action.

Falcons head coach Mike Smith screams at an official after a first down catch by Roddy White was called back by a penalty, killing a Falcons drive during 1st half action against the Saints.

Atlanta's William Moore and New Orleans' Marques Colston hit the turf.

Several hundred fans filled the City Hall Atrium and balconies Monday for a noon pep rally cheering on the Falcons prior to the prime-time game vs. Saints at Georgia Dome.

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Saints tight end Jimmy Graham catches the winning touchdown in the end zone past Atlanta Falcons safety William Moore (center) and linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (right) for a 17-14 victory.

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