Going into this game, most Falcons fans expected the Saints offense to have their way on the field. There was absolutely zero confidence — including among the writers at this site — that the defense would be able to stop Drew Brees, Alvin Kamara and Michael Thomas from scoring at will.
That’s why the nine-points-allowed, six-sack performance is so stunning. Let’s take a look at the guys who made the biggest impact on Sunday.
Yes, his name is literally on this list every single week, but it’s for good reason.