The Falcons picked up their biggest win since 2017 on Monday night with a convincing 24-14 victory over the Buffalo Bills, led by their defense.
Atlanta entered the game as the only defense in the NFL that hadn’t allowed 300 yards in a contest, but faced a tough test against the Buffalo Bills, led by reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen.
The Bills came into the Week 6 matchup having recorded 300 or more yards in all five of their previous games, but the Falcons' defense proved to be a formidable opponent.
The Falcons' defense was questioned due to the quality of offenses they had faced, including McCarthy, Bryce Young, and Marcus Mariota, but they stepped up against the Bills.
The ultimate litmus test
was passed by the Falcons, proving their defense is a force to be reckoned with.
Author's summary: Falcons win big.