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The Saints and Falcons are very similar teams historically. They were formed only one year apart, the Falcons in 1966 and the Saints in 1967 respectively, as the first teams in the deep south (unless you're counting texas). Almost like these two were made to hate each other.

But they are even more similar in the sense that they have historically, and excuse my wording here, sucked major ass.

Between 1967 and 1999, the Falcons had a total record of 198-295-5, the Saints had a record of 192-301-5 in that same span.

In terms of postseason success the Saints started out much worse, as they wouldn't make the playoffs until 1987 and didn't win a postseason game until the year of our lord 2000. 32 years after their inaugural season. The Falcons on the other hand would achieve both in 1978. However the saints would quickly catch up since 2000 and now both are tied up in playoffs wins with 10 each.

The Saints have of course, won a Superbowl in 2009 (although it is forever stained with a certain scandal), while the falcons have made 2 and lost both, the more notable one of course being their appearance in the 1998 when the 14-2 Falcons would fall to the John Elway led broncos.

All of this literary diarrhea just to say, This rivalry is something very special. My dad is a lifelong Saints fan and while being a fan of the saints wasn't very easy back in the day, he said Falcons games were always a treat to look forward to. The all time series is now tied 54-54 and the Saints have a shot at taking the lead for the first time since their very first matchup in 1967, when the saints would win at home 27-24, and then immediately lose the next 9 games straight.

It's obviously too early to judge any of these guys (except for Stroud maybe) but how rare is it that all top 4 QBs in a draft class come out looking like possible franchise starters? Bryce has arguably been the worst out of the 4, but even if he had a down week against the colts he has little to no help and even then has been getting better from week to week.

Stroud I don't even think needs to be mentioned in detail. Looking like a top 10 QB as a rookie in the stacked AFC is quite the accomplishment. he just broke the record for yards in a game by a rookie and tied the record for TDs. he's top 10 in yards and TDs and has a TD-INT ratio of 14-1 which is insanely impressive.

Anthony Richardson's season has sadly been cut short and I wish him a quick recovery and hope he's back to full form next season cause DAMN has he been fun to watch. passing was generally fine. 59.5 Cmp%, 577 yards and 3 TDs to 1 INT in 4 games is not as bad as people made him out to be before the start of the season but he was really impressive in rushing with 136 Yds and 4 TDs upping him to 7 total TDs. He's been showing flashes and was very good in these 4 games but I fear if the colts continue to use him this way this might become another RGIII situation.

...and finally, Will Levis. the amount of clowning that this sub did on the man is unbelievable looking back now, even if I was also on of these people. but after throwing 4 TDs in his debut game and looking solid against the steelers I think he has proven he's the best QB the titans have on the roster. is he their future? possibly, it's too early to tell. is he better than tannehill? absolutely.

as for the other QBs.... well....

Tyson Bagent has had one good game, against the raiders.

Clayton Tune was really bad last week but facing of against one of the best defenses in the NFL in his very first game certainly didn't help him so I won't judge.

Aidan O'Connell was... Ok, I guess? He made rookie mistakes, obviously, but he was an ok game manager I suppose I only watched the bears game.

DTR looked good in preseason, as did a lot of other QBs, but was pretty bad against the ravens, which is possibly the best defense in the NFL so I won't really judge him on that.

and Jake Haener was suspended 6 games for taking performance enhancing drugs and has not seen any action yet, fuck me.