Photos: Falcons win 30-14, sweep Saints

Atlanta Falcons

Photos: Falcons win 30-14, sweep Saints

Atlanta used two fourth quarter Saints turnovers to steal a road victory and knock New Orleans out of playoff contention.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 21: Harry Douglas #83 of the Atlanta Falcons gestures to the crowd following a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the second quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 21, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries for a touchdown past New Orleans Saints inside linebacker David Hawthorne (57) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Rogelio Solis)

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Rogelio Solis)

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) celebrates his touchdown carry with fullback Patrick DiMarco (42) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Eric Weems (14) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Rogelio Solis)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 21: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter of a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 21, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 21: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints is pressured by Dwight Lowery #20 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 21, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert McClain (27) intercepts a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Nick Toon, right, in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Atlanta Falcons free safety Dwight Lowery (20) and free safety Dezmen Southward (41) rush to cornerback Robert McClain (27) after McClain intercepted a pass by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Atlanta Falcons strong safety Kemal Ishmael (36) strips the ball from New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) after a reception at the goal line in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Rogelio Solis)

Atlanta Falcons strong safety Kemal Ishmael (36) scoops up a fumble after a reception by New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) at the goal line in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. Left is Falcons free safety Dezmen Southward. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Atlanta Falcons strong safety Kemal Ishmael (36) scoops up a fumble after a reception by New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) at the goal line in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) sits on the bench in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) sits on the bench in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

New Orleans Saints fans react to their loss in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Rogelio Solis)

A New Orleans Saints fan in the stands reacts to their loss in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Rogelio Solis)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) shakes hands with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) after their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. The Falcons won 30-14. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) shakes hands with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) after an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. The Falcons won 30-14. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) walks off the field after their loss to the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. The Falcons won 30-14. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 21: Desmond Trufant #21 of the Atlanta Falcons intercepts a pass intended for Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of a gameat the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 21, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) leaps to defend a reception by Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Rogelio Solis)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) is tackled by New Orleans Saints defensive back Pierre Warren (42) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) is tackled by New Orleans Saints defensive back Pierre Warren (42) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 21: Head coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons watches action during the second quarter of game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 21, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 21: Head coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons watches action during the second quarter of game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 21, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 21: Harry Douglas #83 of the Atlanta Falcons gestures to the crowd following a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the second quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 21, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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