Falcons Swoop Into New Orleans To Face Saints in NFC South Showdown

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Published: October 30, 2009

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... when the Atlanta Falcons come into town on Monday night.

The Saints (6-0) can take an early three-game lead in the NFC South race over the Falcons (4-2) with a victory.

The top offense in the NFL faces a defense that's 11th in points allowed, but just 25th in yards allowed. The Falcons rank in the bottom third of the league in both rushing yards and passing yards allowed.

New Orleans' defense has contributed significantly to the team's undefeated record.

They lead the league in passes defended, interceptions per game, defensive touchdowns, and forced turnovers.

They also rank ninth in yards allowed per play and 11th in total yards.

While the defensive improvement has been a team effort, much of the credit goes to free safety Darren Sharper.

Sharper leads the NFL in interceptions (six) and defensive touchdowns (three). His 317 interception return yardage this season ranks third on the all-time list and he's just one long interception re...

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