Prediction Time:

NOLA 24
Hawks 14.

Position wise the Hawks are better at RB, KR, PR, and P. Notice that their only talent advantage is in special teams. In-game coaching goes to Saints as well, which is where I give the Sainst the final advantage.

I can see the Hawks getting a win with 2 Brees turnovers (24 T.O.s in the last 14 games), and maybe with a big special teams play. I also see the Hawks being able to play a close game if they add a DB in lieu of a D-lineman. That will allow for a safety blitz. NO's good tight end is out, and so the safety blitz seems like a good option.

Hawks have all the intrinsic advantages in this game (Home crowd, nothing to lose, underdog, QBs last ride, etc). Unfortunately the talent gap is too big for all of that to work out.