Final Score: Saints 17 - Falcons 20
Sunday, November 26, 1978 at 1:00 PM ET
Saints @ Falcons
NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Saints | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 14.5 | 21.5 |
| Last meeting | 17 | 20 |
| Stat | Saints | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 12 | 12 |
| Avg points scored | 17.6 | 14.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 19.8 | 14.8 |
| Win percentage | 42% | 58% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 83% |
Recent Results
Saints
@ Dallas Cowboys
Nov 19, 1978 · Margin: -20 · Total: 34
7-27
vs Atlanta Falcons
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 37
17-20
@ Pittsburgh Steelers
Nov 5, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 34
14-20
vs New York Giants
Oct 29, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 45
28-17
@ Los Angeles Rams
Oct 22, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 13
10-3
@ San Francisco 49ers
Oct 15, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 21
14-7
vs Cleveland Browns
Oct 8, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 40
16-24
vs Los Angeles Rams
Oct 1, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 46
20-26
@ Cincinnati Bengals
Sep 24, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 38
20-18
vs Philadelphia Eagles
Sep 17, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 41
17-24
Falcons
@ Chicago Bears
Nov 19, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 20
7-13
@ New Orleans Saints
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 37
20-17
vs San Francisco 49ers
Nov 5, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 31
21-10
vs Los Angeles Rams
Oct 30, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 22
15-7
@ San Francisco 49ers
Oct 22, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 37
20-17
vs Detroit Lions
Oct 15, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 14
14-0
@ Pittsburgh Steelers
Oct 8, 1978 · Margin: -24 · Total: 38
7-31
vs New York Giants
Oct 1, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 43
23-20
@ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sep 24, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 23
9-14
vs Cleveland Browns
Sep 17, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 40
16-24