And we have all of them this weekend and into Monday.
Here’s a closer look at the matchups:
Braves vs. Mets
Monday, 1:20 p.m., two games if necessary, Bally Sports South
Not only are the Braves playing the Mets but a playoff berth is on the line.
This one is off to a good start for the Braves. The three-game series began Tuesday with a 5-1 Braves win at Truist Park. It moved them a half-game out of a wild-card playoff spot. The head-to-head tiebreaker is at stake with the final two games. The Braves now lead 6-5.
The final two games of the series were postponed Wednesday due to Tropical Storm Helene’s heavy rain.
The clubs will play a doubleheader Monday at Truist Park. the first game will begin at 1:10 p.m., with the second game beginning approximately 40 minutes after the end of game one. However, baseball’s commissioner could decide to cancel the second game if it has no bearing on the postseason race.
Falcons vs. Saints
Sunday, 1 p.m., Fox
The history between these two divisional opponents is long and storied. Now, they play early in the season with plenty already at stake at Mercedes Benz Stadium on Sunday.
The Falcons enter 1-2 after a win over the Eagles and hard-fought losses to the Steelers and Chiefs. They easily could have been 3-0 or 0-3. They can ill afford to fall to 1-3, with three home losses.
The Saints enter 2-1 after impressive wins over the Panthers and Cowboys to start the season and a loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
After the Saints, the Falcons play the Buccaneers and Panthers. Three consecutive divisional games. That’s when we figure to know a lot more about the Falcons.
Georgia vs. Alabama
Saturday, 7:30 p.m., ABC
Really, no more must be said. These two programs have battled with a lot on the line lately, like national championships and SEC championships. Georgia is still stinging from the loss in last year’s SEC title game that cost the Bulldogs a chance at three consecutive national championships.
Alabama has won eight of the past nine meetings, including three in SEC Championship games and one national championship game. Georgia’s lone win in the stretch came in the national championship game after losing to Alabama in the SEC title game.
There will be a lot on the line again Saturday in Tuscaloosa.
Georgia, ranked No. 2, is 3-0. Alabama, ranked No. 4, is 3-0.
A win would be huge for each team. Georgia has a game at No. 1 Texas looming Oct. 19.
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