Dennis Allen-led Saints begin new era vs. rebuilding Falcons

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) runs off the field after a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. The Saints won 27-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen, right, talks with officials after throwing a challenge flag during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) celebrates with wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, right, after Zaccheaus scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) speaks with Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) after the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 28-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith walks the field during practice before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Chase Daniel greets New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen, right, after a preseason NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. The Saints won 27-10. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith watches play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)