The Atlanta Falcons entered the home of the New Orleans Saints this Sunday. A 1-7 team preparing to meet a 7-1 team. This game was supposed to be far from close, and it was — in the opposite direction.
The Atlanta Falcons came into the Superdome and blew out the Saints 26-9.
How did one of the best defenses give up a loss to a 1-7 team? How did Payton lose a play-calling battle as a 7-1 team? How did the offensive line give up so many sacks?
Coming out of the bye week, the No.