I have not been following anything significantly controversial in the world of sports lately. However, I have been following the amazing season of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons. Up until last weekend, the Falcons had a picture perfect season, reining in at 8-0 before being beaten by the New Orleans Saints last Sunday. After being handed their first loss of the season by the Saints, Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons have been "brought back to Earth". However, most agree that Atlanta remains the best team in the NFL. The Saints, who have won 11 of the past 13 meetings, welcomed the victory on their home field in Baton Rouge on November11th. The then-3 and 5 Saints pulled out a 31-27 win over the Falcons and managed to be victors in each quarter of the game.
This team has flourished this season under the leadership of Head Coach Mike Smith. With 9 games under their belt and 7 games left, including another fight against the New Orleans Saints, the Falcons still have a long road ahead of them. I think that Atlanta can remain the NFL's leading team if they continue to stay focused and play a smart game. Matt Ryan is ranked fourth in the NFL in touchdowns with 20 this season. With their heads in the game and not getting their "feathers ruffled," I still believe these birds can make it to the Superbowl. I have faith in this team's perseverance and attention to detail. They need to play with a strong, smart defense and an accurate offense, though. If they get the equation right, they can land their spot in the big game in February.
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