NFL Photos: Falcons at Saints

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NFL Photos: Falcons at Saints

Atlanta Falcons travel to New Orleans for Monday night game against Saints on Nov. 2, 2009.

Michael Turner heads to the outside on a 13-yard TD run in the Falcons' opening drive against the Saints in New Orleans.

Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) taunts Falcons cornerback Tye Hill (24) as he scores on a 22-yard touchdown run.

Falcons running back Michael Turner had nearly 100 yards in the game's opening half.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan went 19-for-42 for 289 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions.

Falcons head coach Mike Smith yells instructions from the sidelines.

Saints defensive end Will Smith celebrates after sacking Falcon quarterback Matt Ryan.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan looks to throw around Saints' Roman Harper.

Falcons running back Michael Turner had long runs of 37 and 22 yards.

Falcons cornerback Tye Hill brings down Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) in the end zone.

Falcons' kicker Jason Elam's 51-yard attempt as time expired in the second quarter sails wide left. An earlier 34-yard attempt hit the upright and missed.

Saints running back Pierre Thomas dives into the end zone over Falcons linebacker Stephen Nicholas.

Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) gets away from Saints cornerback Jabari Greer (32) to score a touchdown in the second half.

Saints running back Reggie Bush (25) runs away from the pressure put on by Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton. Falcons lost to Saints 35-27.

Saints safety Darren Sharper (42) intercepts a Hail Mary pass in front of Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) in the closing seconds of the Saints' 35-27 win over the Falcons.

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Michael Turner heads to the outside on a 13-yard TD run in the Falcons' opening drive against the Saints in New Orleans.

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