Overview
- Atlanta announced on Sunday that quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive lineman David Onyemata woke up ill but will play.
- Cousins carries no game designation and is expected to start against New Orleans, according to reports relaying the team update.
- If Atlanta wins, the Carolina Panthers clinch the NFC South and the final NFC wild-card spot.
- If New Orleans prevails, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers secure a postseason berth after winning on Saturday.
- The Falcons have only Easton Stick available behind Cousins with Michael Penix Jr. and Emory Jones on injured reserve, while the Saints are set to be without Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave, Erik McCoy and Bryan Bresee.