The Atlanta Falcons got off to the kind of start that fans dream about in their Week 1 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, but despite leading by 16 points in the fourth quarter, the Saints came roaring back to pull off a 27-26 upset.
Atlanta’s defensive line ferociously got after Saints QB Jameis Winston for three quarters, and while Cordarrelle Patterson racked up 136 all-purpose yards, it’s another devastating loss for fans to try and stomach.
Here are six takeaways from Sunday’s game.