After six straight losses, the Falcons managed one of the biggest upsets of the 2019 NFL season on Sunday. Atlanta defeated their hated rival, the New Orleans Saints, 26-9 in a dominant performance on both sides of the ball. The defense was smothering, nearly doubling their season sack total with 6 sacks and holding the Saints to a 25% conversion rate on third down. Atlanta stuffed New Orleans on 3 fourth down attempts and held their rushing attack to just 52 yards.
On the offensive side, the Falcons controlled the clock and held the ball for an incredible 33:46—over 7 minutes longer than the Saints.