Bates gave a smile to the camera as he made his comment about pick-sixes in the red helmet. Bates recorded his first pick-six with the Falcons against the New Orleans Saints during Week 12 last year.

The Falcons and Saints have one of the few rivalries in the NFL where there’s true hatred between the two, but we are well past the golden years of the rivalry with Matt Ryan and Drew Brees.

Here's everything you need to know when the Atlanta Falcons play the New Orleans Saints in Week 18 of the 2023 NFL season. New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson joins 'The Insiders' for an ...

Here's everything you need to know when the Atlanta Falcons play the New Orleans Saints in Week 18 of the 2023 NFL season. New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson joins 'The Insiders' for an ...

Take a look at the Saints top defensive plays against the Atlanta Falcons on Thanksgiving night. New Orleans tallied nine sacks, a pair of interceptions and a goal line stand. Watch the best plays ...