THE ATLANTA FALCONS are undefeated no more after Drew Brees and Benjamin Watson stunned their divisional rivals last night.
With only one win from their opening five games, the Saints desperately needed a W to get their season back on track and the New Orleans quarterback — 312 yards and a touchdown — and his tight end — 127 yards and a TD — certainly delivered.
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Atlanta have been living on the edge all season, claiming come-from-behind-in-the-fourth-quarter victories in four of their five games but mistakes — including five fumbles and a blocked punt — cost them dearly on Thursday night despite another eye-opening performance from Davonta Freeman.
The running back scored his ninth and tenth touchdowns of the season as he rushed for 100 yards on 11 carries, adding a further 56 yards through the air.
The Saints (2-4) took the opening kick-off, then used up over five minutes with a 12-play, 80-yard drive, finished by Mark Ingram’s two-yard dash.
A blocked punt led to a 14-0 lead for the Saints as Michael Mauti found the endzone:
Atlanta finally got on the board in the second quarter with Roddy White’s seven-yard touchdown catch. However, Watson’s two-yard touchdown grab made it a 24-7 Saints lead in the third quarter.
The Falcons cut it to a 10-point deficit on a 25-yard run from Devonta Freeman but Ingram, who had 46 yards on 20 carries, added a second touchdown to put the game out of reach with eight minutes remaining.
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THE ATLANTA FALCONS are undefeated no more after Drew Brees and Benjamin Watson stunned their divisional rivals last night.
With only one win from their opening five games, the Saints desperately needed a W to get their season back on track and the New Orleans quarterback — 312 yards and a touchdown — and his tight end — 127 yards and a TD — certainly delivered.
Atlanta have been living on the edge all season, claiming come-from-behind-in-the-fourth-quarter victories in four of their five games but mistakes — including five fumbles and a blocked punt — cost them dearly on Thursday night despite another eye-opening performance from Davonta Freeman.
The running back scored his ninth and tenth touchdowns of the season as he rushed for 100 yards on 11 carries, adding a further 56 yards through the air.
The Saints (2-4) took the opening kick-off, then used up over five minutes with a 12-play, 80-yard drive, finished by Mark Ingram’s two-yard dash.
A blocked punt led to a 14-0 lead for the Saints as Michael Mauti found the endzone:
Atlanta finally got on the board in the second quarter with Roddy White’s seven-yard touchdown catch. However, Watson’s two-yard touchdown grab made it a 24-7 Saints lead in the third quarter.
The Falcons cut it to a 10-point deficit on a 25-yard run from Devonta Freeman but Ingram, who had 46 yards on 20 carries, added a second touchdown to put the game out of reach with eight minutes remaining.
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