Why did Saturday's last season play such a big part in #saints QB Trevor Siemian's mental preparation for his first start in years today? Also his college days of platooning at QB could come in handy today. My report on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/0aOzNsLOep

Saints RB Alvin Kamara is doing his best to help this team generate some offense today

Tre'Quan Smith holds. Play comes back. Tre'Quan Smith gets the Saints the first down on the next play. Doesn't fully atone, but it's a start.

Saints' first TD of the game -- a pass from Trevor Siemian to Marquez Callaway. But will it be too little, too late? Falcons lead 24-13 with 7:57 remaining.

Saints need to figure something out on offense in the second half. If Taysom Hill is healthy, they need to get him involved in the offense.

Malcolm Jenkins: "When we execute, we can play with anybody. So the biggest thing for us that I say we don't like is the inconsistency. We're a team that doesn't make excuses."

Little over a quarter to play and Mark Ingram needs 20 yards to break Deuce McAllister's franchise rushing record.

Oh man, drop by Saints TE Adam Trautman on the fourth-and-3 try. Siemian's pass catchers aren't doing him many favors today.

Hard to believe the way this game has played out for the Saints ... Now leading if that TD stands because of a great effort by Kenny Stills.

Sean Payton is hyped and ready to go for game time.  📺: #ATLvsNO -- 1pm ET on FOX 📱: NFL app pic.twitter.com/ROT0L4uBN7

Saints' healthy inactives: TE Juwan Johnson, DE Jalyn Holmes, DT Malcolm Roach, DT Montravius Adams Previously ruled out: WR Ty Montgomery, DE Carl Granderson

T Dot getting the first snaps at QB before the game. Paulson Adebo and Marshon at CB. Werner, Kwon, Davis at LB

Brian Johnson with a 52 yard FG! #ATLvsNO | GoAuto.com pic.twitter.com/rbrf71mXsc

The Saints have attempted all of nine passes today and Kenny Stills, Deonte Harris and Adam Trautman have all dropped passes today.

Payton Turner is back on the Saints sideline with his helmet on.

Ooooh C.J. Gardner-Johnson nearly came up with an interception. #Saints have done a great job in the red zone so far this season. Almost another RZ takeaway.

Book has been inactive for every game this year, but there was some thought he could be in uniform this week with Jameis Winston being out.

Pete Werner with the TFL on fourth down. Defense is playing something serious now.

Marcus Davenport said he was the one that punched the ball out on that play toward the end of the game

Ugly series of plays for the Saints there -- holding on Erik McCoy, then a false start on James Hurst sets up first-and-25

Uh-oh. Might be a long day for the Saints if even punter Blake Gillikin is off. Punted into the end zone for a touchback.

Kwon Alexander in the starting lineup for the Saints for the first time since his injury.

David Onyemata chased down Ryan, but Payton Turner literally shed his block in <0.5 seconds and almost crossed the field right in as much time. Really fun to see his pass rush moves in action

My column on the best defensive coordinator in Saints history... Jeff Duncan: Dennis Allen deserves another head coaching job, if only NFL teams would notice nola.com/sports/jeff_du… via @nolanews

It looked like Gage was about to try to hurdle Marcus Williams, who was practically standing straight up, and then thought better of it.

Terron Armstead blocking two people on that 14 yard run for Kamara. #Saints outside zone run looking deadly.