The Falcons seemed to be cruising to a victory at home over the Broncos before their usual late-game antics came into play in the second half. Alas, they secured the 34-27 win, but it was much closer than it need be.
Here’s Hat tips & head-scratchers for Week 9.
Hat tips
It all started with an absolute bomb in the first quarter for a touchdown, and only continued throughout the game. An offense absent Calvin Ridley who is nursing a foot injury, Matt Ryan quickly turned to undrafted wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus and made him the focal point of Atlanta’s air attack.