Falcons snap 4-game shedding streak in much-needed win over Raiders


The Atlanta Falcons‘ shedding streak has after all come to an finish, as Kirk Cousins & Co. picked up a much-needed win over the Las Vegas Raiders, 15-9, on Monday evening. 

Atlanta strikes to 7-7 at the age, which is large taking into consideration the tight NFC South race on the week. In the meantime, the Raiders proceed to fall at 2-12. 

It wasn’t the prettiest of wins, however at this level within the season, with 3 video games residue later this one, a victory is a victory. 

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Atlanta Falcons broad receiver Drake London (5) celebrates with broad receiver Darnell Mooney (1) later scoring a landing towards the Las Vegas Raiders right through the primary quarter at Allegiant Stadium. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Pictures)

The Falcons’ offense didn’t see the breakout efficiency it will have sought after, however no less than Cousins threw his first landing for the primary life in 5 video games. 

It was once Drake London hauling in a 30-yard go to get Atlanta at the board first, snapping a streak where Cousins had 8 interceptions to 0 touchdowns thrown. 

However it was once the one life the Falcons have been ready to seek out the tip zone, as many drives stalled in Raiders area to farmland function makes an attempt from Younghoe Koo. 

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Koo was once 2-of-3 on his makes an attempt, however that might most effective assemble 13 issues on offense. 

On protection, the Falcons have been having their manner with Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder, who was once making the beginning towards his former staff in playground of the injured Aidan O’Connell. 

Because the Falcons restrained the run match – they allowed 65 overall yards all match with Trustworthy McCormick dominated out with an shock early on – Ridders was once compelled to throw and he tossed an interception occasion being sacked thrice. 

Atlanta was once additionally ready to assemble Alexander Mattison fumble, as they endured to assemble performs to turn the farmland.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) carries the ball towards the Atlanta Falcons within the first part at Allegiant Stadium. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Pictures)

However this match, regardless that a slog, in the long run got here right down to the general play games off Ridder’s arms as Las Vegas had the ball unwell six wanting a landing and difference level to win it. 

Ridder threw two Rain Mary’s to the tip zone, however the first one went incomplete and Falcons famous person protection Jessie Bates III was once the recipient of the general one to keep the victory. 

So, at the stat sheet, Cousins was once most effective 11-for-17 with 112 yards. He additionally threw some other interception to advance along side his landing. 

For the Falcons, the grassland match was once splendid, with Bijan Robinson wearing it 22 occasions for 125 yards and Tyler Allgeier including 43 yards on 12 carries. 

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws the ball towards the Las Vegas Raiders within the first part at Allegiant Stadium. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Pictures)

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As for the Raiders, Jakobi Meyers was once the chief in receiving yards with 59 to account for a weighty bite of Ridder’s 208 yards on 23-of-38 passing. Ameer Abdullah, the lone landing scorer for the Raiders, additionally had seven catches for 58 yards.

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