The Falcons 1-7 season may effectively be over, but that doesn’t mean they can’t play spoiler within their own division. Going up against a Saints team that is 7-1 may seem like a game destined for disappointment, but division rivalry games seemingly never go by the script. Did Atlanta find a way to garner the huge upset in New Orleans? Read on to see how it all went down.
First quarter
After winning the toss and electing to receive, the Falcons offense starts on their own 25. The first play is a big gain by Calvin Ridley on a jet sweep for 19 yards.