Falcons beat the Saints (
Saints Jerseys) 26-23 overtime victory is crucial, because it is huge, because it makes the Saints the NFC South leader board above a solid position. Despite some mistakes, Saints put together a strong game for the Falcons. This is our position breakdown.
Passing attack: A
Yi is his usual self, completed 30 43 passes 322 yards and two touchdowns. Marques Colston a stellar game, eye-catching 8 passes for 113 yards and Jimmy Graham again in the form of gold, spinning seven passes 83 yards and a touchdown. A negative is the third type of conversion, the conversion for the Saints only four of 13 opportunities.
Running attack: C
Recorded their biggest game rushing this year to combat piracy, on the ground struggling Saints, won 16 carried only 41 yards. Pierre Thomas led the way 6 carries 28 yards. Mark Ingram, on his return from heel injury, struggled with only 11 yards on eight carries. Darren - Sproles has his game this year to produce at least pick up a yard on the ground.
Through the Department of Defense B -
Sage to allow Matt Ryan throwing 351 yards and two touchdowns. Although they look good through most of the game, passing defense withered towards the end of Falcon Drive and down to two points, the field late in overtime. Saints could slow the external threats Roddy White and Julio Jones, but in the long combustion catch up with wide receiver Harry Douglas.
On the positive side, Ryan Scott Shanle and take off, and Roman Harper 13 tackles along a sack.
