The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints have been good on defense, but this week, it's the offenses that break out,
, sees two fanbases that legitimately despise each other renews. With the wide-open NFC South, any team can truly jump up and grab an advantage over their divisional opponent.Both teams are battling injuries, but the Saints have it significantly worse. Atlanta will be without two-starting offensive linemen in center Drew Dalman and Kaleb McGary.
They are also missing two offensive linemen. Center Erik McCoy was placed on IR, and guard Cesar Ruiz has been ruled out. However, the Saints will also be without linebacker Demario Davis and wide receiver A.T. Perry, with running back Alvin Kamara and wide receiver Chris Olave listed as questionable.On one sideline you have Kirk Cousins, a thirteen-year veteran tasked with being a bridge to the future while winning in the present.
With 310 yards on 66 percent completions and two touchdowns, initially Carr looks like the better quarterback on the day. However, with one interception and one lost fumble, the Falcons pass rush gets to him. Atlanta drops him at least four times on the day, doubling their sack total on the season.With so much attention to the passers, the standout day of Bijan Robinson goes unnoticed. Robinson touches the ball twenty-five times between rushing and receiving.
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