First place is a strange place to be for the Atlanta Falcons. Yep, seven games into an up-and-down season, the Falcons hold the top spot in the NFC South with a 4-3 record. Never mind that it’s probably the NFL's weakest division.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder runs out of the pocket against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London falls after a hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla.
“We certainly like to make it hard on ourselves,” Smith said. “But our guys make plays in big moments. We always feel like we got a shot, no matter what happens. It’s a resilient group.” The guys on the defensive side are the biggest reason the Falcons have a winning record despite being held under 20 points in four of their seven games.With about 6 1/2 minutes remaining, Ridder appeared to score a touchdown on a scramble to the left pylon.
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