Kirk Cousins operated under center, and the Falcons used more play-action passes after establishing the rushing attack.

The Atlanta Falcons have ended their five-game losing streak, thanks to 37-year-old Kirk Cousins. The 14-year veteran threw for 199 yards and two touchdowns in his second start this season as the Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 24-10 on Sunday.

Backup QB Taysom Hill owned his Week 12 mistake against the Falcons, but the New Orleans Saints’ issues go far deeper.

The Falcons sacked Shough five times — first-round picks James Pearce and Jalon Walker both got their fellow rookie — and they recovered an early fumble by running back Alvin Kamara in addition to their two goal-line stands. Saints kicker Blake Grupe also missed two field goals in the first half of the game.

Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET from Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. According to the latest NFL odds, the Saints are favored by 1.5 points, while the over/under for total points scored is 40.5. The Saints are -124 money line favorites (risk $124 to win $100), while the Falcons are +105 underdogs.

The New Orleans Saints (2-8) come off their bye to host the rival Atlanta Falcons (3-7). Here are the predictions from our staff.

The Atlanta Falcons' kicker got his chance after the team cut two other kickers, and the result was some team history

Slowing down Bijan Robinson will be the New Orleans Saints run defense's biggest challenge yet. The Falcons' centerpiece can't be underestimated.