Saints RDE Cameron Jordan vs. Falcons LT Jake Matthews: Jordan broke through with 12.5 sacks last season. Matthews has seen Derrick Morgan, Cameron Wake and J.J. Watt in the preseason. Now, he'll get to see NFL regular-season game speed.
Saints CB Patrick Robinson vs. Falcons WR Roddy White: Robinson beat out Champ Bailey for the No. 2 cornerback spot. Robinson had a strong camp and has big-play ability. He's been slowed by injuries and inconsistent play over his career. He's considered the weak link in a strong secondary. White doesn't appear to be slowing at age 32.
Saints S Jairus Byrd vs. Falcons QB Matt Ryan: Byrd, who has uncanny ball skills, snatched 22 career interceptions over five seasons with the Bills. Ryan, who tossed a career-high 17 interceptions last season, was razor-sharp during the exhibition season, as he completed 75.7 percent of his passes. He welcomes the return of Julio Jones (broken foot) and the addition of Devin Hester.
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