The Atlanta Falcons were able to get back in the win column during Week 12 against the New Orleans Saints, as it had been some weeks since they got a victory. The Falcons were able to make things happen on offense with Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback , but it was the defense that stepped up once again.

They sacked Tyler Shough five times and also got an interception off of him to win the game. James Pearce Jr. was disruptive in the win, and he finished with 1.5 sacks. The rookie has played well this season in general, and the Falcons invested a lot in him after trading their first-round pick for next year to get back into this year's first round and double up on pass rushers.

Unfortunately, the Falcons have not played well this season , and many are thinking about the firs

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