The Falcons particular groups and protection allowed the staff to go away Las Vegas as winners.
Atlanta tipped a punt, blocked a punt, blocked an additional level, recorded a security, had 4 sacks and compelled three turnovers in a 15-9 win over the Raiders. The Falcons ended a four-game dropping streak, shifting to 7-7 whereas remaining on the Bucs’ heels within the NFC South. Las Vegas misplaced a tenth recreation in a row to fall to 2-12.
The Falcons offense gained solely 261 yards and scored solely 13 factors regardless of crossing midfield on eight possessions. Younghoe Koo missed a 42-yard subject aim, and Kirk Cousins threw an interception because the Falcons did not put away the hapless Raiders.
Las Vegas had two Hail Mary passes to attempt to win the sport, however Falcons security Jessie Bates ended it on the ultimate play with a choose of Desmond Ridder. The backup quarterback, beginning instead of injured starter Aidan O’Connell, had two interceptions, and operating again Alexander Mattison misplaced a fumble.
Mattison additionally was tackled in the long run zone by Atlanta defensive lineman Zach Harrison for a security after Bradley Pinion’s punt pinned the Raiders on the 3 to start out a drive.
Ridder was 23-of-39 for 208 yards with a landing and two picks. Rookie tight finish Brock Bowers had solely three catches for 35 yards, and Mattison had 21 yards on seven carries. Jakobi Meyers caught 5 passes for 59 yards.
Cousins’ struggles continued, although he did throw his first landing cross since Week 9. He went 11-of-17 for 112 yards with a landing and an interception. Bijan Robinson rushed for 125 yards on 22 carries, and Drake London caught three passes for 53 yards and a landing.
