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Falcons hosts Saints in latest edition of division rivalry

AP photo by Gerald Herbert / Atlanta Falcons receiver Drake London (5) is stopped short of the goal line by New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner, bottom, during the 2023 season finale for both teams this past January in New Orleans.
AP photo by Gerald Herbert / Atlanta Falcons receiver Drake London (5) is stopped short of the goal line by New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner, bottom, during the 2023 season finale for both teams this past January in New Orleans. AP photo by Gerald Herbert / Atlanta Falcons receiver Drake London (5) is stopped short of the goal line by New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner, bottom, during the 2023 season finale for both teams this past January in New Orleans.

By PAUL NEWBERRY / The Associated Press 6 min read

ATLANTA — The New Orleans Saints looked dominant the first two weeks of the 2024 NFL season.

Then came a jarring dose of reality.

As for the Atlanta Falcons, they’re still trying to establish an identity.

The old rivals meet Sunday at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium in an NFC South Division matchup that poses more questions than answers.

First, which version of the Saints (2-1) will show up?