For the first time since Week 2 back in early September, the New Orleans Saints emerged from a football game with a win. New Orleans beat the Atlanta Falcons by a score of 20-17 on Sunday, improving their record to 3-7.

With the offense struggling for the entire second half, the New Orleans Saints defense stepped up to preserve a a 20-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome. First, safety Tyrann Mathieu picked off Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins as he was marching the Falcons into scoring position.

The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday. The Saints snap a seven-game losing streak with the win. Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi made his debut after the recent firing of Dennis Allen.

Kirk Cousins and the Falcons offense are clicking of late. Atlanta is favored to win in New Orleans this weekend.

Missed field goals were a big issue for the Falcons against the New Orleans Saints, but Atlanta didn't capitalize on opportunities in a game it was expected to easily win. Luckily, the Falcons have a healthy lead in the NFC South,

Bleacher Report's staff gives their biggest takeaway from each team every week. Their biggest takeaway for the New Orleans Saints is that the coaching change gave the team a spark. New Orleans fired D

The Falcons may be licking their wounds after a disappointing loss to the Saints, but they still sit atop the NFC South with a two-game lead over the Buccaneers, who also lost on Sunday.