New Orleans Saints fans watch teams warm up before the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson huddles with the team before the first half of an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs out of the pocket against the New Orleans Saintsduring the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kawaan Baker (14) hits Atlanta Falcons free safety Erik Harris (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kenny Stills (12) misses the catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) works from the line of scrimmage against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in ther pocket against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) makes the catch against New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) makes the catch against New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) leaps over New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) works against Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) looks to the sidelines after a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo, of South Korea, (7) celebrates his field goal against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) celebrates a fourth down stop against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) misses the catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) throws the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) celebrates a fourth down stop against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints Defensive Coordinator Denis Allen watches play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (14) makes the catch near New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs against New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) and New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) stop Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (14) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches play against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) hits New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates his touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Steven Means (55) celebrates a defensive stop on the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Steven Means (55) is tackled by New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (10) after a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) makes a touchdown catch against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith walks on the side lines during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) makes a touchdown catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) pressures Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) calls a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) sits on the turf after a sack against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks to officials during the second half of an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris (11) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) hits Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (5) hits Atlanta Falcons quarterback Feleipe Franks (15) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

A New Orleans Saints fan watches play against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kenny Stills (12) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kenny Stills (12) scores a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Fabian Moreau (22) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo, of South Korea is hoisted in the air at top right, after kicking the game-winning field goal against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. The Atlanta Falcons won 27-25. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo, of South Korea (7) celebrates his game-winning field goal against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. The Atlanta Falcons won 27-25. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

FILE - New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen reacts to a call during the team's NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. The Atlanta Falcons found their new defensive coordinator from an NFC South rival's coaching staff on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, by hiring Nielsen, the former Saints' co-defensive coordinator. Nielsen replaces Dean Pees, who retired on Jan. 9. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)