... to prove they are a playoff contending team on prime time television. Their first go at it was Sunday night against the Chicago Bears.

Most people believe the Bears lost that game. The Falcons didn't actually win it. Well, going to New Orleans against an undefeated Saints team should give the Falcons some respect.

Personally, if the Falcons come out of this game the victor, I expect the media to spend more time talking about the Saints being exposed.

Regardless, this rivalry is one the country knows little about. Both teams have been in shadows for so much of their existence that it took a hurricane and dog fighting before people paid attention.

"It's definitely a rivalry," said former Saint now Falcon Aaron Stecker. "...

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