Falcons LB Troy Andersen records pick-six off Saints QB Derek Carr

WATCH: Falcons LB Troy Andersen records pick-six off Saints QB Derek Carr to give Atlanta a 17-14 lead

The Atlanta Falcons needed a big play from their defense and they got one in the second quarter. Linebacker Matthew Judon, who was acquired by the Falcons shortly before the season began, deflected a Derek Carr pass and the ball fell into the arms of Troy Andersen who returned it for a touchdown.

With a 17-14 lead, Atlanta needs its offense to step up and score points because the defense and special teams can’t do it alone. Watch Andersen’s pick-six below, as shared by the team’s Twitter account.

The Falcons hold a 17-14 lead with two minutes left in the first half against the Saints.

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