"Cousins stepped in and had his best game in over a year. The Falcons didn't win this game with his arm alone; they only had 23 attempts and 27 dropbacks on the day, but Cousins executed the game plan and delivered when he needed to. His 49-yard touchdown pass to Darnell Mooney is the longest touchdown by a WR this year. Cousins was given more under center play action opportunities yesterday than in any game he's played as a Falcon."
"The Falcons have a kicker that can make 50+ yard field goals again-nature is healing. The Falcons have had a tough time converting drives into points, and Gonzalez is helping them solve that problem. Having a viable kicker changes how the team can approach 4th downs, 2-minute drill, etc. It also takes pressure off the defense and produces a more complementary outcome. Now, coaching needs to not spoil these opportunities when they present themselves."
"Pearce has been on a tear lately. The first-round pick had his first multi-sack game of the year and now has at least one in the last three games. Pearce was billed as the pass rush specialist, and that moniker is starting to ring true. He's a closer who has a knack for getting the quarterback on the ground. We saw Pearce win in a true one-on-one rep and when utilized as a blitzer in the B-gap."
The Atlanta Falcons snapped their losing streak against the New Orleans Saints. The defense recorded more sacks than points allowed. Kirk Cousins delivered his best game in over a year, operating efficiently with 23 attempts and 27 dropbacks, including a 49-yard touchdown to Darnell Mooney and increased under-center play-action looks. Reliable kicking from Gonzalez restored 50+ yard field-goal range, improving fourth-down and two-minute options. First-round pass rusher Pearce had his first multi-sack game and has a sack in three straight contests, emerging as a key pass-rush piece. The offense looked different without Penix Jr., placing his status under a spotlight.
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