This game has went about as expected between these two teams in the host Houston Texans (2-2) and the Atlanta Falcons (1-3). The two teams have played near equally on the scoreboard with the Falcons leading 17-16, with the Falcons taking the lead late in the second quarter off a touchdown by Devonta Freeman on a 9-yard pass by Matt Ryan.
Atlanta’s first touchdown came in the opening quarter for a 7-0 lead off a pass by Ryan to Mohamed Sanu for the 14-yard score. The Falcons also made a 35-yard field goal by Matt Bryant, then taking a 10-7 advantage.