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3 Biggest surprises for the Atlanta Falcons this season

By Nick Halden

Dec 18, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints punter Blake Gillikin (4) hands the ball off to running back Tyler Allgeier (25) against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints punter Blake Gillikin (4) hands the ball off to running back Tyler Allgeier (25) against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 16, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Darren Hall (34) defensive tackle Ta’Quon Graham (95) and cornerback Darren Hall (34) react after the Falcons defeated the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Atlanta’s win over San Francisco

Easily the best moment of the Atlanta Falcons season was their 28-14 win over a good San Francisco team. With a healthy Jimmy G. still starting for San Francisco, the 49ers were one of the clear playoff threats in the NFC and by far Atlanta’s most shocking victory.

Tyler Allgeier and Caleb Huntley powered the offense helping the team control the clock and the Atlanta defense forced consistent San Francisco turnovers to give their offense extra possessions. Marcus Mariota played arguably his best game of the season tossing two touchdowns and playing a clean and consistent game.

If there is one game Atlanta should use as a blueprint heading into next season as to who they are capable of being in 2023 it is this game tape. Atlanta controlled the clock and played complimentary defense to help pull the team back to .500 and give them a chance at stealing a division that has continued to find new ways to underachieve.

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