The average record of the opponents that the Falcons will play at home is 9-8, excluding the NFC South teams. The average record of Atlanta's road opponents is 7-10, also excluding NFC South teams. Falcons 2026 opponents list: Which teams will Atlanta face next season?

The Atlanta Falcons have parted ways with both general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris after missing the postseason again in 2025.

Dee Alford’s red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 to give the NFC South title to the Carolina Panthers.

Atlanta is 8-7-1 against the spread, while New Orleans is 8-8. The Falcons are 8-8 to the Over, while the Saints are 11-5 to the Under. Atlanta won 24-10 when these teams met in New Orleans in late November. The Falcons have covered three straight and have gone Over in four of their last five, while the Saints have covered five straight.

The NFL season continues in Week 18 when the Atlanta Falcons host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, stream and NFL TV schedule.

NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo says Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank still evaluating head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot.

NFL legend Matt Ryan is reportedly being considered by the Atlanta Falcons for an important position in the front office.

With all the relevant Week 18 matchups in the books, the Atlanta Falcons have locked in their opponents for the 2026 NFL season.