Although the Atlanta Falcons are officially eliminated from the NFL Playoffs, they'll have a chance to upset the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. With New Orleans just outside of the playoff race, Atlanta has a chance to spoil their postseason hopes. To do that, they'll need everyone at their best. Luckily for Atlanta, they've received a massive update regarding Kyle Pitts.

According to NBC Sports EDGE Football, Kyle Pitts claims he will play against the Saints on Sunday. There were rumors of Pitts potentially sitting out, but the Falcons young star is likely to participate in Week 18.

Many view this as a meaningless game, but the Falcons have a chance to end their season on a high note. After struggling for years after the devastating Super Bowl loss to the New England Patriots, Atlanta needs any type of positive momentum they can get. Defeating the Saints would be huge for this team, as they'd have plenty of confidence heading into the offseason.

It'll be interesting to see how this game plays out. The Falcons have been better than most believe this year and will be going up against a hobbled Saints team. This matchup may come down to the wire, as both franchises will be giving it their all in the final week of the NFL season.

Look for Kyle Pitts to be heavily involved, as he's the future of this franchise. The Falcons are in good hands and have a bright future with Pitts leading the way. Hopefully, this franchise can build upon this year and set themselves up for a playoff run next season.