The Falcons next drive is off to hot start after Ryan picks on Chidobe Awuzie and sets up shop in Cowboys’ territory. Leighton Vander Esch comes up with another huge tackle to stop what could have been a nice gain. The first quarter ends with the Falcons knocking on the door.
On Cowboys first drive, Dak Prescott tries to hit Michael Gallup deep but they can’t connect. After a nice run by Ezekiel Elliott, Dak does connect with Geoff Swaim on third down for 12 yards. The Falcons help the Cowboys out on third down by picking up a holding call in the secondary.