Final / OT · Kickoff
2014 Regular season · Week 1 · Georgia Dome
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The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 37–34 at home at Georgia Dome in overtime in Week 1 of the 2014 regular season on September 7, 2014. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The 71 combined points were the most in any game of Week 1. It was one of two games of Week 1 to need overtime.
The result moved the Falcons to 1–0 and dropped the Saints to 0–1. The Saints finished 2014 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Falcons finished 2014 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 17–13 on November 21, 2013. When they met again, the Atlanta Falcons won 30–14 on December 21, 2014.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Saints lead the series 19–12 after meeting No. 31 since 1999 Full series history
Atlanta's left tackle is expected to play through a groin injury on Sunday night, and Baltimore's two questionable starters should join him on the field.
New Orleans will add its greatest quarterback to the Superdome's Ring of Honor on Sunday, two months after his first-ballot enshrinement in Canton. He also receives his Hall of Fame ring during the ceremony.
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
