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Week 2: FALCONS ARE IN WINNERS CIRCLE

By Chicks Into Sports / September 19, 2023

The Falcons overcame a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Green Bay, 25-24, as YOUNGHOE KOO kicked the game-winning 25-yard field goal with 57 seconds remaining in regulation on Sunday at the Mercedes Benz.


QB Desmond Ridder had career highs in pass yards (237) & rush yards (39) & had 2 TDs (1 pass, 1st-career rush TD) in Week 2.
RB Bijan Robinson (rookie) recorded 172 scrimmage yards (124 rush, 48 rec.) in Week 1, his 1st-career game with 100+ rush yards. Ranks 2nd among rookies & 2nd among RBs in scrimmage yards (255) this season & leads all RBs with 10 receptions.
RB Tyler Allgeier rushed for 48 yards last week. He has 50+ scrimmage yards in 4 of his past 5 on road & aims for his 3rd in row on road with 115+ scrimmage yards.
WR Drake London led team with 6 catches for 67 yards & had 1st rec. TD of season in Week 2, his 5th-career TD catch. Has 5+ catches in 3 of his past 4 on road. Aims for his 3rd in row on road with 7+ catches & 70+ rec. yards.

The dirty birds are now 2-0 for 1st time since 2017.

Up Next: The Falcons will face the Lions in Detroit on Sunday Sept 24.

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