Final · Kickoff
2001 Regular season · Week 6 · Louisiana Superdome
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The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 20–13 on the road at Louisiana Superdome in Week 6 of the 2001 regular season on October 21, 2001. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The result moved the Falcons to 3–3 and dropped the Saints to 3–2. The Falcons finished 2001 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Saints finished 2001 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 23–7 on December 17, 2000. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 28–10 on December 9, 2001.
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 3–2 after meeting No. 5 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.
