Falcons CB Desmond Trufant vs. Saints WR Brandin Cooks: Trufant is off to a fine start this season, and some teams have elected to stay away from his side of the field. He has five pass deflections and has been strong in run support. Cooks in the Saints' leading receiver, with 25 catches, and he's averaging 12.9 yards per game and has a touchdown. "He's very solid," Trufant said. "He's a swing guy; they'll throw screens to him. They try to get him the ball in a lot of different ways. We have to be aware of him."
Falcons LB Nate Stupar vs. Saints RB C.J. Spiller: With Justin Durant not expected to play, Stupar will take over his role in the nickel defense. Stupar will have his hands full with Spiller in coverage. Spiller is averaging 12 yards per catch and took a wheel route 80 yards for a touchdown in overtime to beat Dallas.
Falcons RB Devonta Freeman vs. Saints MLB Stephone Anthony: Freeman has amassed 193, 149 and 197 total yards in his first three starts in the NFL. He's run the ball strong between the tackles and has caught the ball well out of the backfield. Anthony, who was selected 31st overall out of Clemson, has been one of the few bright spots on defense for the Saints. He has 32 tackles and one tackle on the season.
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