James Varney, The Times-Picayune

Two things – one that could lengthen the game; another that may shorten it – should become apparent Monday night when the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons tangle in the Georgia Dome, according to Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.

The first is Atlanta’s willingness to go for it on fourth down. When the Falcons beat New Orleans on Sept. 26, Atlanta converted two of three fourth downs to go with their 50 percent conversion rate on the 18 third downs they faced. Admittedly, those numbers were compiled in a game that lasted nearly five quarters, but since then the Falcons have gone on to lead the NFL by converting 11 of 13 fourth down attempts this season.

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