As has been the theme for the majority of the 2022 season, the Atlanta Falcons found themselves in a game that went right down to the wire.
This time, Atlanta had enough to get by with a 27-24 victory against the visiting team and snap a two-game losing streak. The win moves the Falcons to 5-6 on the season and means they are still very much alive in a down NFC South.
Here are a few overall takeaways from Sunday afternoon:
Special teams holds the Falcons back early
A pair of miscues on special teams put the Falcons in a tough spot in the first quarter.