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In a tightly contested game, the Atlanta Falcons secured a 26-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints, thanks to a last-second 58-yard field goal from Younghoe Koo. Despite the win, quarterback Kirk Cousins expressed concerns about the team's performance, highlighting the need for improvement, especially on offense, as the Falcons failed to score a touchdown. The game featured a defensive touchdown and a special teams score, marking a rare win without an offensive TD for Atlanta.
- The Falcons won despite not scoring an offensive touchdown, a rarity in the NFL.
- Kirk Cousins acknowledged the need for improvement after the game.
- Atlanta's defense and special teams played crucial roles in the victory.
Kirk Cousins | QB
Pickup
238 pass yards
1 interceptions
- Cousins completed 21 of 35 passes for 238 yards, with no touchdowns and one interception.
- He has 29 game-winning drives since becoming a starter in 2015, ranking second in the league.
Younghoe Koo | K
Pickup
1 FGs
0- Koo kicked a career-long 58-yard field goal to win the game.
- He was instrumental in securing the victory despite the offense's struggles.
Bijan Robinson | RB
Injury
7 carries
28 rush yards
- Robinson struggled with only 28 rushing yards on 7 carries.
- His performance was below expectations in this game.
Tyler Allgeier | RB
Breakout
8 carries
60 rush yards
- Allgeier was more effective, rushing for 60 yards on 8 carries.
- He emerged as the stronger option in the second half.
Atlanta Falcons
- The Falcons have won all four games this season by one score.
- The team has a history of close games, with 27 one-score contests since 2002.
New Orleans Saints
- The Saints outperformed the Falcons in several key statistics but could not secure the win.
- Defensive lapses and special teams errors contributed to their loss.