Here's what Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had to say about the Saints (8:20 p.m., Thursday, NBC):
Q: What’s your view of the matchup with the Saints?
A: "It's going to be tough sledding again, we know that. We've got to get back to playing the way that we're capable of. On a short week, we've got to be on top of our game plan, make sure we know our rules and then adjust to the different wrinkles that we see from them during the game."
Q: How are Cameron Jordan and Marcus Davenport playing?
A: "Solid. Cam is a great player. Very disruptive, both in the run game and the pass game. You mentioned Davenport coming in, I think he's playing really well, too. I think their defense as a whole has played excellent all season."
Q: How do you account for Marshon Lattimore if he plays?
A: "He's a difference-maker for them on the defensive side of the ball, plays at a high level, has matched Julio (Jones) in the times that we've gone against him. We'll see how it shakes out Thursday night, but he's a solid player, too. When he's been healthy, he's played extremely well."
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