Overview
- Drake London opened the scoring on a Kirk Cousins touchdown pass as Atlanta extended its start to 10-0 following a blocked punt.
- Rookie Tyler Shough, playing without top target Chris Olave, narrowed the gap with a second‑quarter rushing touchdown and is 13-of-18 for 143 yards at the break.
- Bijan Robinson has been held to 28 rushing yards on nine carries as both offenses have found little room on the ground.
- Turnover swings shaped field position, with a Juwan Johnson fumble setting up a short Falcons drive and a Cousins interception halting another Atlanta chance.
- The division picture is clear: if the Falcons win, Carolina takes the NFC South on tiebreakers; if the Saints win, Tampa Bay clinches the title.