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November 2, 2009

Biggest Game of Season for Saints

M. Triplett, New Orleans Times Picayune

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Win tonight,  and the New Orleans Saints will open a three-game lead in the NFC South Division over the Atlanta Falcons. Lose,  and their lead drops to one game.

But more than just math is at stake tonight when the Saints host their oldest rival in a high-profile "Monday Night Football" showdown at the Superdome.

The Saints (6-0) are looking to match the best start in franchise history. And if they do so they'll solidify their status as bona fide Super Bowl contenders and dim any hopes the Falcons might have of getting back into the race.

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