In a lot of ways, Atlanta’s 25-19 overtime triumph over Washington may be the most impressive win of the season.
Matt Ryan was visibly off and was harassed by a potent Washington pass rush. Julio Jones appeared uncomfortable. Matt “Money” Bryant—who hadn’t missed a field goal attempt all year—missed two in a row. Starting center Mike Person left with injury. On a day when almost nothing was going right for the Falcons, they somehow found a way to pull out the win.
The team leaned on its new and improved defense, which kept the Falcons in the contest throughout and ultimately won the game in overtime.