Photos: Falcons outlast rival Saints

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Photos: Falcons outlast rival Saints

AJC photos from the Falcons vs. Saints game on November 7, 2021 in New Orleans.

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo is hoisted in the air at top right, after kicking the game-winning field goal against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. The Atlanta Falcons won 27-25. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates his touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs past New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in ther pocket against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo, of South Korea, (7) celebrates his field goal against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs out of the pocket against the New Orleans Saintsduring the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) makes the catch against New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works against the New Orleans Saintsduring the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) leaps over New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) makes the catch against New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kawaan Baker (14) hits Atlanta Falcons free safety Erik Harris (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, left speaks with Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank before the first half of an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Steven Means (55) celebrates a defensive stop on the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works from the line of scrimmage against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst (81) runs against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) makes the catch against New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Steven Means (55) is tackled by New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (10) after a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (14) speaks during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) misses the catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) throws the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) sits on the turf after a sack against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (5) hits Atlanta Falcons quarterback Feleipe Franks (15) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) works against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) makes a touchdown catch against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo is hoisted in the air at top right, after kicking the game-winning field goal against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. The Atlanta Falcons won 27-25. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

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