There are a variety of factors that make NFL games as exciting as they are, but the chaos factor can’t be overlooked. The Atlanta Falcons’ 24-15 win over the New Orleans Saints was full of chaotic moments.
Every time it looked like the Falcons were about to fall apart, the Saints found a way to top them. Atlanta turned the ball over on downs, then New Orleans threw a pick-six to give the momentum right back.
When Desmond Ridder threw his second interception of the game, Jessie Bates forced a fumble on the ensuing drive. It may not have been pretty, but Sunday’s win was arguably the team’s biggest of the season.
“Obviously, glad to get the win,” said Falcons head coach Arthur Smith at his Monday press conference. “You know, it was a physical game. I thought both our O-line and D-line played really physical.”
Atlanta also improved to 4-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this season. Smith went on to compliment the crowd for bringing a playoff atmosphere to Sunday’s game.
“The atmosphere was unbelievable,” Smith said about the home crowd. “It was the closest thing to playoff intensity that I’ve been around since I’ve been here. And we needed that win.”
Check out Smith’s full Monday press conference, as shared by the team’s YouTube channel below.
