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By Kelsey Conway | atlantafalcons.com

When Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons (4-7) last saw the New Orleans Saints (9-2), it was a game that didn't go as planned. Ryan was sacked a season-high eight times, three of them coming from All-Pro defensive end Cam Jordan.

Ryan is hoping for a different outcome on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and knows the responsibility of blocking Jordan so he doesn't wreck the game doesn't fall on just one person.

He's tough, there's no question about it," Ryan said. "Unfortunately I've got to know him well. Our guys will do a good job, we'll have a good plan. We've all got to do our part though, we've all got to pull our weight. It's going to be a collective effort for us to do better than the last time we saw these guys."

Jordan has sacked Ryan 21 times in his career, the most a single player has sacked a quarterback in NFL history.

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Source: NewOrleansSaints.com

The New Orleans Saints' 31-3 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon was a ratings winner for Fox.

The New Orleans market delivered a 45.7 household rating and a 64 share.

The victory, the team's eighth straight, improved the Saints' record to 9-2, giving New Orleans a one-game lead atop the NFC with five games to play.

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By Mike Triplett | ESPN

METAIRIE, La. -- Whatever it is about Matt Ryan that brings out the best in New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan, he isn’t saying.

“I have no idea what you’re talking about this week. This week I’m only focused on the next W,” said Jordan, who will get another crack at the Atlanta Falcons quarterback on Sunday after sacking him three times in Week 11, four times last Thanksgiving and a whopping total of 21 times in his career.

That’s more than any player has sacked any one quarterback since it became an official statistic in 1982, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Jordan surpassed Hall of Famers such as Bruce Smith (17.5 against Ken O’Brien) and Derrick Thomas (17 against John Elway) to earn that unique spot in NFL history.

“I think it’s gonna take a collective team effort to not only keep Matt Ryan in the pocket, as well as contain the likes of Julio [Jones] and Calvin [Ridley],” Jordan added. ...

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By Kevin Patra | Around the NFL Writer

The Atlanta Falcons know first-hand how good the New Orleans Saints defense has played in recent games. In the Week 11 matchup between division rivals, the Saints pummeled Matt Ryan, sacking the QB eight times, earned two interceptions, and allowed zero TDs and just 248 total yards in a 24-9 win.

Squelching the Falcons has come amid the Saints defense ascending to the top of the league in most counting stats.

"Everyone that's playing these guys is struggling. Look at the Saints' numbers; they're fantastic," Atlanta offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter said, via the Associated Press. "I've never seen a defense ranked in the top 10 in so many categories. They're playing with a lot of confidence."

The Saints rank No. 1 in total yards allowed, fewest big plays allowed, No. 2 in yards per played allowed and rushing yards allowed, tied for fourth in turnovers forced per game, and fifth in passing yards and scoring. ...

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