Atlanta Falcons (2009-2013) vs New Orleans Saints (2019-2024)

A simulated 7-game series between two all-time rosters, scored by our era-adjusted rating model. Atlanta Falcons take it 4-2.

Atlanta Falcons · 2009-2013

Squad power 84.2 · headliner Jonathan Babineaux '09 (90)

QBMatt Ryan (79)

RBMichael Turner (81) · Jason Snelling (72) · Jacquizz Rodgers (72)

WRRoddy White (88) · Julio Jones (84) · Harry Douglas (76)

TETony Gonzalez (84)

EDGEJohn Abraham (88) · Osi Umenyiora (77) · Kroy Biermann (75)

DTJonathan Babineaux (90) · Corey Peters (77) · Peria Jerry (74)

LBCurtis Lofton (79) · Joplo Bartu (69) · Akeem Dent (66)

CBBrent Grimes (88) · Asante Samuel (83) · Desmond Trufant (79)

SThomas DeCoud (82) · William Moore (80) · Erik Coleman (75)

New Orleans Saints · 2019-2024

Squad power 85.1 · headliner Michael Thomas '19 (91)

QBDerek Carr (78) · Drew Brees (76) · Andy Dalton (73)

RBAlvin Kamara (89) · Latavius Murray (73) · Jamaal Williams (63)

WRMichael Thomas (91) · Chris Olave (79) · Marquez Callaway (76)

TEJared Cook (85) · Juwan Johnson (77) · Foster Moreau (73)

EDGETrey Hendrickson (91) · Cameron Jordan (89) · Marcus Davenport (81)

DTDavid Onyemata (80) · Bryan Bresee (79) · Nathan Shepherd (73)

LBDemario Davis (86) · Kaden Elliss (72) · Pete Werner (69)

CBPaulson Adebo (86) · Marshon Lattimore (83) · Janoris Jenkins (80)

SMalcolm Jenkins (82) · Marcus Williams (81) · Tyrann Mathieu (79)

Series result — Atlanta Falcons win 4-2

Game 1: Atlanta Falcons 39-29

Game 2: Atlanta Falcons 20-18

Game 3: Atlanta Falcons 29-27

Game 4: New Orleans Saints 26-23

Game 5: New Orleans Saints 28-23

Game 6: Atlanta Falcons 27-24

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