Atlanta Falcons Playoff Hopes on the Line in Week 18

The Atlanta Falcons will face the New Orleans Saints in Week 18 with their playoff hopes on the line.

The Falcons are 5-11 and need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Saints are 7-9 and have already been eliminated from playoff contention.

The Falcons have won two of their last three games, including a 29-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 16. The Saints have lost four of their last five games, including a 20-10 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 17.

Here are some of the key matchups to watch in Week 18:

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan vs. Saints quarterback Taysom Hill

Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson vs. Saints running back Alvin Kamara

Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley vs. Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore

The Falcons will need to win and get some help from other teams in order to make the playoffs. The Saints will be playing for pride and to finish the season on a positive note.