South Atlanta News

The Atlanta Falcons are reflecting on a successful run in the NFC South, having secured a 3-0 record. This achievement comes as they prepare to face the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Despite the upcoming non-division game, a rematch with the Buccaneers looms in Week 8.

Tori McElhaney highlighted special teams' pivotal role against the Saints, where KhaDarel Hodge recovered a muffed punt for a touchdown and Younghoe Koo kicked a decisive 58-yard field goal. "For all of the noise the offense has made in the last two weeks — for good reason, too — don't forget the role special teams and the defense played in this win over an arch rival," McElhaney stated.

Will McFadden pointed to Troy Andersen's 47-yard interception return against the Saints as a key moment that sparked their winning streak. "It felt like that was a true put-it-all-together game for a player who has so much ability," McFadden noted, emphasizing Andersen's potential impact on defense.

Terrin Waack focused on Clark Phillips III's interception against the Panthers, which sealed their victory. Phillips remarked, "You practice like you play," after making his first career interception. Falcons safety Jessie Bates III praised Phillips' decision to slide instead of scoring: "That was his first pick. But it was a great, great decision by him."

Amna Subhan chose Kirk Cousins' performance and post-game celebration following an overtime win against the Buccaneers as her favorite moment. Cousins threw for 509 yards and performed "Swag Surfin'" with fans after securing victory. Subhan commented on Cousins' connection with Atlanta: "Since Cousins signed with the Falcons in March, he's talked about the kinship he feels with the city."

These moments underscore key contributions from various players during this early season success.