Photos: Falcons are gobbled up by the Saints in New Orleans

Atlanta Falcons

Photos: Falcons are gobbled up by the Saints in New Orleans

The Falcons lost to the Saints 31-17 on Thanksgiving on Nov. 22, 2018.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Cameron Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints and Mark Ingram #22 eat turkey after a game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons fumbles the ball after a tackle by Demario Davis #56 of the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons fumbles the ball agains the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts during a game against the New Orlenas Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints runs with the ball as Jordan Richards #29 of the Atlanta Falcons defends during the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints catches the ball as Duke Riley #42 of the Atlanta Falcons defends during the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a touchdown during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints reacts during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints catches the ball as Foye Oluokun #54 of the Atlanta Falcons defends during the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball as Demario Davis #56 of the New Orleans Saints defends during the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Mohamed Sanu #12 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by P.J. Williams #26 of the New Orleans Saints during the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 22: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 22: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 22: P.J. Williams #26 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a fumble by Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 22: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 22: Damontae Kazee #27 of the Atlanta Falcons returns an interception against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: New Orleans Saints defensive players react after recovering a fumble against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 22: Mohamed Sanu #12 of the Atlanta Falcons fumbles the ball against the New Orleans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 22: The New Orlens Saints celebrate during a game against the Atlanta Falconsat the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 22: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints runs with the ball as Foye Oluokun #54 of the Atlanta Falcons defends at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 22: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints runs with the ball as Sharrod Neasman #41 of the Atlanta Falcons defends at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball as Sheldon Rankins #98 of the New Orleans Saints defends at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints signs autographs prior to a game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 22: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 22: Dan Arnold #85 of the New Orleans Saints catches the ball for a touchdown as Sharrod Neasman #41 of the Atlanta Falcons defends at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 22: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints fumbles the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The play was overtunred. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Dan Arnold #85 of the New Orleans Saints and Drew Brees #9 celebrate during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Benjamin Watson #82 of the New Orleans Saints catches the ball as Brooks Reed #50 of the Atlanta Falcons defends during the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints reacts during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons attempts to catch the ball as Eli Apple #25 of the New Orleans Saints defends during the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: A.J. Klein #53 of the New Orleans Saints returns an interception as Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons defends during the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 22: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints walks off the field after defeating the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

1/32

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Cameron Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints and Mark Ingram #22 eat turkey after a game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Today's Gallery Headlines

aajc 010626 tech syracuse basketball

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech's comeback falls short in loss to Syracuse in ACC basketball

2h ago

Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints

PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Saints to win season finale

Juwad Maynard holds a banner during a protest in Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, against the U.S. military action in Venezuela. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

PHOTOS: People gather in downtown Atlanta to protest U.S. military action in Venezuela

People prepare to run the Polar Opposite Peachtree Road Race on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Thousands run AJC Polar Opposite Peachtree Road Race

More Galleries

Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers

PHOTOS: Panthers defeat Falcons in overtime

APTOPIX Falcons Colts Football

PHOTOS: Falcons work overtime in Germany before losing

Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins

PHOTOS: Falcons fall at home to Dolphins

Falcons 49ers Football

PHOTOS: Falcons lose close game at 49ers