Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 11 · Georgia Dome
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The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 24–17 at home at Georgia Dome in Week 11 of the 2002 regular season on November 17, 2002. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The result moved the Falcons to 6–3–1 and dropped the Saints to 7–3. The Saints finished 2002 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Falcons finished 2002 at 9–6–1 and lost in the Divisional round.
In their previous meeting, the Atlanta Falcons won 37–35 on October 27, 2002. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 45–17 on October 19, 2003. The Falcons swept the 2002 season series.
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 Falcons lead the series 5–3 after meeting No. 8 since 1999 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
The No. 8 overall pick is still working with trainers, and the earliest reported return is Week 7 in Paris, with the bye making Week 9 against Cleveland a likelier target.
