Thursday Night Football open thread: New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons

The Arizona Cardinals can look at both of these teams as a way to build for the next year couple years.

Last year, the New Orleans Saints finished at 7-9 for the second consecutive season, while the Atlanta Falcons were 4-12 in 2013, 6-10 in 2014 and 8-8 in 2015.

It highlights how a steady influence can aid a quick turnaround.

Tonight, those teams faceoff in a matchup of two teams trying to make a run in the NFC.

Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints Week 14

Game time:

Thursday, December 7th - 6:25pm Arizona time

Location:

Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta, Georgia

Weather Forecast:

Retractable roof (currently broken, because it’s Atlanta)

TV Broadcasts:

NBC / NFL Network (National Broadcast)

- Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth

Online Streaming:

Amazon Prime

Odds:

Saints +2.5; Over/Under 52

The Saints have revamped their offense and created a defense that can not only keep up, but can carry the load on an off night.

They'll need it tonight as they take on a talented Atlanta Falcons team.

Saints 35

Falcons 32