Saints can close out division with win over Falcons

Published: Dec 21, 2011 at 08:10 AM

Why to watch
The Saints are trying to close out a division title and a first-round playoff bye. The Falcons are fighting to keep their wild-card spot. Who can forget Mike Smith's controversial fourth-down call to go for it from his own 29-yard line when the teams last met?

Inside story
Drew Brees is still on pace to shatter Dan Marino's single-season yardage mark and we know he loves his home dome. Could he pass Aaron Rodgers for the MVP? Pierre Thomas has been showing up in some key spots lately. Matt Ryan is playing his best football this month. Julio Jones on deep slants could be an issue for the Saints.

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