The Falcons have received a lot of coverage this year for their two-headed monster at running back. After Sunday’s game, it’s become clear they have an enviable duo at tight end, as well.
Jacob Tamme and Austin Hooper — the former a seasoned veteran, the latter a rookie out of Stanford — each notched a touchdown against Carolina, helping the Falcons earn their third-consecutive win and expand their lead in the NFC South.
Hooper’s score, his first as a pro, was one of the afternoon’s biggest plays. As Matt Ryan took the snap and extended the ball toward Devonta Freeman, Hooper, along with fellow TE Levine Toilolo, looked like he was going to block.