Here are a few things to know on Thursday:
1. Falcons to face Saints
The Atlanta Falcons will face off against the New Orleans Saints Thursday at 8:25 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The game can be watched on NBC or the NFL Network.
2. Hawks lose to Magic
The Atlanta Hawks lost the first of two consecutive games to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, 110-106 in overtime. Michael Cunningham writes his observations on the loss. The Hawks play the second of back-to-back games against the Magic on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Philips Arena.
3. Okogie expresses regret over NCAA violations
Ken Sugiura reports Georgia Tech's Josh Okogie was contrite over the NCAA violation he committed which resulted in a six-game suspension.
4. Julio Jones says Falcons must come together
D. Orlando Ledbetter reported Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones said his team must come together to make plays on Thursday against the New Orleans Saints.
5. Trufant, Poole set to return against Saints
Cornerbacks Desmond Trufant and Brian Poole are expected to return to the field Thursday when the Falcons take on the Saints.
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