"This goes back to a comment I made earlier in the week: it would appear the Falcons tried to take a shortcut with Penix, prioritizing personal comfort over the offense's best interests. Today showed that the team doesn't need to be under center dominant; they just need to be willing to mix it into their normal routine. They forced the Saints to adjust their plan of attack, and it led to the best offensive performance in weeks."
"The rising star's return was felt immediately. The second level of the defense wasn't the weak point in the secondary, and while run defense still needs work, explosive plays were far more limited on the ground. Deablo proved that even with only one working hand, he's better than any option the Falcons have behind him. If he can stay healthy for the remainder of the season, then this defense could carry this team to a few more wins."
The Falcons ended a five-game losing streak in New Orleans by mixing more under-center snaps into a largely shotgun/pistol offense, influenced by Drake London's absence and Kirk Cousins' comfort. The team ran more 13 personnel, which helped force the Saints to adjust and produced the best offensive output in weeks. Criticism remains that prior attempts prioritized quarterback comfort over scheme fit with Penix. The defense improved, limiting explosive runs and benefiting from Deablo's impact despite injury. Zane Gonzalez's long-range accuracy restored kicking confidence, though time management issues persisted.
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