The Atlanta Falcons got off to a fast start and never slowed down in Sunday’s 27-21 victory over the visiting Dallas Cowboys. The team improved to 6-3 on the season behind a stellar performance from all three phases.
The Falcons defense came away with an unfathomable three sacks, Kirk Cousins led an impressive offensive effort, and tight end Kyle Pitts recovered an onside kick attempt by the Cowboys to close out Sunday’s win.
The playoffs are becoming more realistic by the week as the team has now won five of its last six games. Here are five takeaways from Atlanta’s Week 9 win over Dallas: