4* Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta vs. New Orleans, 12/26/2011 20:30 EDT, Score: 16 - 45

Point Spread: +7/-110 Atlanta

Sportsbook: DSI

Result: Loss

Will back the FALCONS here. These 2 have played some close games recently. In fact, the last 4 contests have all be decided by 3 points a game. Falcons had the ball in OT and decided to go for it on 4th down in their own territory. We know how that turned out because HC Mike Smith was dragged over the coals for that move. I think a TD is more than generous here. Falcons can still run the ball and their defense has been pretty good recently. They also have a little bit of extra time off since their last Thursday night game. Can't take anything away from the Saints. Brees is about to set a season passing yard mark. The Falcons are 11-5 ATS last 16 in New Orleans. The road team is 4-1 ATS last 5 and the underdog a perfect 5-0 over that same span. 4* ATLANTA FALCONS