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

The Atlanta Falcons’ dropping streak has lastly come to an finish, as Kirk Cousins & Co. picked up a much-needed win over the Las Vegas Raiders, 15-9, on Monday night time. 

Atlanta strikes to 7-7 on the 12 months, which is huge contemplating the tight NFC South race in the meanwhile. 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 three video games remaining after this one, a victory is a victory. 

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Atlanta Falcons vast receiver Drake London (5) celebrates with vast receiver Darnell Mooney (1) after scoring a landing in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders throughout the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Pictures)

The Falcons’ offense didn’t see the breakout efficiency it might need wished, however at the very least Cousins threw his first landing for the primary time in 5 video games. 

It was Drake London hauling in a 30-yard cross to get Atlanta on the board first, snapping a streak the place Cousins had eight interceptions to zero touchdowns thrown. 

But it surely was the one time the Falcons have been capable of finding the tip zone, as many drives stalled in Raiders territory resulting in area aim makes an attempt from Younghoe Koo. 

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Koo was 2-of-3 on his makes an attempt, however that will solely make 13 factors on offense. 

On protection, the Falcons have been having their means with Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder, who was making the beginning in opposition to his former crew instead of the injured Aidan O’Connell. 

Because the Falcons stopped the run recreation – they allowed 65 complete yards all recreation with Honest McCormick dominated out with an damage early on – Ridders was pressured to throw and he tossed an interception whereas being sacked thrice. 

Atlanta was additionally capable of make Alexander Mattison fumble, as they continued to make performs to flip the sphere.

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

However this recreation, although a slog, finally got here all the way down to the ultimate play off Ridder’s fingers as Las Vegas had the ball down six needing a landing and additional level to win it. 

Ridder threw two Hail Mary’s to the tip zone, however the first one went incomplete and Falcons star security Jessie Bates III was the recipient of the ultimate one to safe the victory. 

So, on the stat sheet, Cousins was solely 11-for-17 with 112 yards. He additionally threw one other interception to associate with his landing. 

For the Falcons, the bottom recreation was superior, with Bijan Robinson carrying it 22 instances for 125 yards and Tyler Allgeier including 43 yards on 12 carries. 

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

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As for the Raiders, Jakobi Meyers was the chief in receiving yards with 59 to account for an enormous chunk 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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