Clear edgeATL
Atlanta Falcons
76.5PFM Team Score#21 NFL
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Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints: PFM Team Comparison
PFM rates the Atlanta Falcons higher than the New Orleans Saints overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the bigger big-play threat and the stronger defense.
Current PFM Team Scores
NO
New Orleans Saints
73.3PFM Team Score#28 NFL
PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Atlanta Falcons Higher
The Atlanta Falcons are the bigger threat to change a game with one play. New Orleans has less room for a coverage mistake or missed tackle. The New Orleans Saints are closest in qb stability, where the teams remain essentially even.
Atlanta also brings the stronger defense. Atlanta adds the clearer long-term football direction. PFM still has the Atlanta Falcons in front.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Atlanta vs. New Orleans Across the Core Pillars
The farther a team reaches, the stronger the rating. Each category also calls out which team has the edge and the exact gap. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
NONew Orleans Saints
NEW ORLEANS’ BEST PUSHBACK
QB Stability Is New Orleans’ Only Close Fight
Tyler Shough gives New Orleans one place to push back. New Orleans sits only 0.4 points behind Atlanta in QB Stability, but close is not the same as an edge. Atlanta still has fewer roster problems and the stronger defense, two advantages the Saints cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
ATL76.5
Atlanta Falcons 76.5NO73.3
New Orleans Saints 73.3Overall NFL Rank
ATL#21
Atlanta Falcons #21NO#28
New Orleans Saints #28QB Stability
ATL77.1
Atlanta Falcons 77.1NO76.7
New Orleans Saints 76.7Roster Strength
ATL76.6
Atlanta Falcons 76.6NO73.5
New Orleans Saints 73.5Coaching Direction
ATL74.8
Atlanta Falcons 74.8NO75.5
New Orleans Saints 75.5Recent Performance
ATL74.7
Atlanta Falcons 74.7NO69.2
New Orleans Saints 69.2Offense
ATL81.1
Atlanta Falcons 81.1NO73.6
New Orleans Saints 73.6Defense
ATL78.4
Atlanta Falcons 78.4NO72.7
New Orleans Saints 72.7Franchise Direction
ATL75.5
Atlanta Falcons 75.5NO69.4
New Orleans Saints 69.4Explosiveness
ATL83.5
Atlanta Falcons 83.5NO66.0
New Orleans Saints 66.0Conference Rank
ATL#11
Atlanta Falcons #11NO#15
New Orleans Saints #15Division Rank
ATL#1
Atlanta Falcons #1NO#4
New Orleans Saints #4Outlook
ATLIn the Playoff MixNOPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Atlanta FalconsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Atlanta Falcons
Remaining schedule rank: #13
Toughest stretch: Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions
Next five difficulty: 84.2
View Atlanta Falcons Road AheadNew Orleans Saints
Remaining schedule rank: #32
Toughest stretch: Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Green Bay Packers
Strongest opponents: Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Green Bay Packers
Next five difficulty: 76.6
View New Orleans Saints Road AheadAtlanta has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 13. The strongest opponents include Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions. New Orleans gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Atlanta still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated October 13, 2026. Schedule data updated October 16, 2026.
How to Read This Comparison
PFM Team Score determines the overall order. The Team DNA comparison puts five core pillars on the same 0–100 scale, while the full rows show every current category.
PFM compares overall team strength rather than predicting one matchup. Road Ahead adds schedule context without changing PFM Team Score.
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