gave Atlanta Falcons‘ The losing streak finally came to an end, as Kirk Cousins and Co. picked up a much-needed win over the Las Vegas Raiders, 15-9, on Monday night.
Atlanta goes 7-7 on the year, which is massive considering the tight NFC South race at the moment. Meanwhile, raid Continue to fall to 2-12.
It wasn’t the prettiest win, but at this point in the season, with three games to go, a victory is a victory.
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The Falcons’ offense didn’t get the breakout performance it wanted, but at least Cousins threw his first touchdown for the first time in five games.
It was Drake London who rushed in on a 30-yard pass to put Atlanta on the board. Where cousin Eight interceptions and zero touchdowns thrown.
But that was the only time the Falcons were able to find the end zone, as several drives stalled in Raiders territory leading to a field goal attempt by Younghoe Koo.
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Koo was 2-of-3 on his attempts, but that would lead to just 13 points on offense.
On defense, the Falcons ran their way with Raiders quarterback Desmond Ryder, who started against his former team in place of the injured Aidan O’Connell.
As the Falcons stifled the run game – they allowed 65 total yards all game with McCormick already out with an injury – the Raiders were forced to throw and he had one interception while being sacked three times. tossed
Atlanta was also able to distract Alexander Mattison, as he continued to make plays to turn the field.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ryder (10) carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. (Kirby Lee-Images)
But the game, though a slog, ultimately came down to the final play at Rider’s hands as Las Vegas had the ball at six, needing a touchdown and extra point to win.
Rider threw two Hail Marys into the end zone, but the first fell incomplete and Falcons star safety Jessie Bates III was the final receiver to secure the victory.
So, on the stat sheet, Cousins was just 11-for-17 with 112 yards. He threw another interception to go along with his touchdown.
For the Falcons, the ground game was better, with Bajon Robinson carrying it 22 times for 125 yards and Tyler Allgeier adding 43 yards on 12 carries.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. (Kirby Lee-Images)
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As for the Raiders, Jacoby Meyers led the way in receiving yards with 59, accounting for the bulk of the Raiders’ 208 yards on 23-of-38 passing. Ameer Abdullah, the lone touchdown scorer for the Raiders, also had seven catches for 58 yards.
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