4. Atlanta – 5-3
The Falcons were in a back and forth game with the Green Bay Packers. Matt Ryan went score for score with Aaron Rodgers. But it was Ryan’s drive that put the Falcons ahead to claim a 33-32 victory. Ryan finished with 28-of-35 for 288 yards and three touchdowns.
With under two minutes Ryan put together a game winning drive. Going 9-of-11 for 75 yards and a touchdown to Mohamed Sanu, Ryan reclaimed the lead.
With only 38 seconds left, all the defense had to do was hold the Packers. Rodgers got the ball with 31 seconds left. But the Falcons defense got the best of him forcing a turnover on downs sealing their victory.
Despite having minimal yards, Devonta Freeman made a big impact on offense. Freeman had 11 carries for 35 yards, four receptions for 23 yards and two touchdowns. With this victory, Atlanta stopped a two game losing streak.
They hope to make it two in row on a short week. Thursday the Falcons come up against their division foe the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons are currently ahead in the division by two games.
Despite the records the NFC South has the potential to have all four teams in the running. A win over Tampa Bay will help to keep the Falcons on top and hard to catch.