The Atlanta Falcons failed to take advantage of multiple opportunities during Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Saints. Despite gaining nearly 500 yards of total offense, the Falcons scored just 17 points and missed a chance to take a commanding three-game lead in the NFC South.Atlanta lost its first division game of the season due to a combination of missed field goals, missed … [Read more...] about Studs and Duds from Falcons’ 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints
Falcons fail to rewrite history in 20-17 loss to New Orleans Saints
In one of Week 10’s biggest surprises, the Atlanta Falcons suffered a 20-17 loss at the hands of the New Orleans Saints. What was anticipated to be a blowout of a lowly 2-7 team instead became a story of a slow start, missed opportunities, and an unceremonious upset that no one saw coming. “We had all of the chances in the world to win that one today,” head coach Raheem Morris … [Read more...] about Falcons fail to rewrite history in 20-17 loss to New Orleans Saints
Kirk Cousins left with ‘bad taste’ in mouth after Falcons’ loss to Saints
Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons did not get the result they wanted in the Caesars Superdome on Sunday, falling 20-17 to the New Orleans Saints in a game full of missed opportunities. While it’s easy point to is the missed field goals by placekicker Younghoe Koo, who is usually rock solid for this team, Cousins and made it clear that wasn’t the only issue on Sunday. A slow … [Read more...] about Kirk Cousins left with ‘bad taste’ in mouth after Falcons’ loss to Saints
Raheem Morris reacts to Younghoe Koo’s uncharacteristically bad day
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris was not among the many wagging their finger at kicker Younghoe Koo following the team’s 20-17 road loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Looking at the numbers and the numbers only, it is hard not to blame Koo, considering the team lost the game by a total of three points. The veteran kicker converted just one of four field goal attempts, … [Read more...] about Raheem Morris reacts to Younghoe Koo’s uncharacteristically bad day
Falcons CB Mike Hughes exits Saints game with neck injury
The Atlanta Falcons lost cornerback Mike Hughes to a neck injury during the first half of Sunday’s matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The UCF product is considered questionable to return. This is not Hughes’ first experience with a neck injury, sidelined with a similar ailment back in 2020. For now, fellow defensive back Clark Phillips III is filling in for Hughes. This is … [Read more...] about Falcons CB Mike Hughes exits Saints game with neck injury