It is not coincidental that this occurred the same day that Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn gave up his defensive play-calling duties. This was no coincidence and there is a clear correlation between the two.
The Falcons had a stellar defensive game plan today and executed it flawlessly against the Saints high-powered offense. They held New Orleans to 310 total yards, including only 52 total rushing yards. Sunday was the first time since 2004 and the ninth time in franchise history, that the Falcons recorded six-plus sacks and did not allow a touchdown. It was also the first time since 1998, and the third time ever that they held the Saints without a touchdown at home in the Superdome.