All we wanted to kick off the season was a win over the Saints. It seemed like we’d get one throughout most of the day, but the Falcons of yore reared their ugly head and surrendered a seemingly rock solid lead, turning what seemed to be a sweet Sunday afternoon into one that was simultaneously sour and bitter.
Atlanta had a huge lead and kept getting it back after the Saints threatened, heading into the fourth quarter in excellent shape. A combination of some conservative play calling and simple issues in execution allowed the Saints to get back into, with New Orleans getting within two points late in the game and leaving the Falcons no choice but to execute effectively to keep their lead and win the game.