New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons - News - September 29, 2024

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Troy Andersen - Day-to-day with knee issueHead coach Raheem Morris told reporters Monday that Andersen day-to-day with a knee injury, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

ImpactAndersen logged a monster performance before exiting with a knee issue in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Saints, racking up 17 total tackles and a pick-six. The third-year linebacker's practice participation throughout the week will provide a better indication of his potential Week 5 availability, but it appears he avoided a serious injury.

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Younghoe Koo - Busy day ends with game-winnerKoo made both extra-point tries and all four field-goal attempts during Sunday's 26-24 win over the Saints.

ImpactComing into Sunday, Koo had attempted five field goals through three games, including only one attempt from beyond 40 yards. However, he was put to the test versus a divisional rival and rose to the occasion. Koo connected on four attempts beyond 40 on Sunday, including a career-high 58-yarder with two seconds left in the fourth quarter to give the Falcons the lead. Koo hasn't missed a kick this season and remains a strong play as long as Atlanta's offense can move the ball efficiently.

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Mike Hughes - Eventful day in winHughes notched seven solo tackles during Sunday's 26-24 win over the Saints.

ImpactHughes has recorded at least five tackles in each game thus far, totaling 25 stops. He has adjusted to playing outside cornerback well and is on pace for a career-high campaign. He notched a career-high 51 tackles in 2022 while playing for the Lions.

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Dee Alford - Notches first sackAlford recorded nine tackles (eight solo), including a sack, and one pass defense during Sunday's 26-24 win over the Saints.

ImpactAfter a quiet start to the campaign, Alford has racked up 19 tackles (15 solo) over the last two weeks. The slot cornerback also recorded his first career full sack - he had a split sack during his rookie season in 2022. With Mike Hughes moving outside this season, Alford appears to be thriving in a starting role.

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Ray-Ray McCloud - Season-high six receptions in winMcCloud caught six of seven targets for 52 yards during Sunday's 26-24 win over the Saints. He also returned two kicks for 39 yards.

ImpactKirk Cousins attempted a season-high 35 passes, allowing McCloud to notch season highs in targets and receptions. The slot wideout has seen at least five targets in three of the first four games, totaling 146 yards on 13 receptions during those contests. Kyle Pitts was held without a catch on three targets versus the Saints and hasn't developed a rapport with Cousins yet, and until that happens, McCloud should continue to benefit. McCloud has played all but four of Atlanta's offensive snaps over the past three weeks.

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Darnell Mooney - Continues to be involvedMooney caught three of six targets for 56 yards during Sunday's 26-24 win over the Saints.

ImpactAfter a quiet Week 1, Mooney has been a critical part of the Falcons' passing attack, racking up 14 receptions on 21 targets over the last three weeks. The veteran wideout has averaged 15.0 yards per catch thus far, which would be a career-high mark. Former top-ten picks Bijan Robinson, Drake London and Kyle Pitts should theoretically lead Atlanta's offense every week, but that hasn't always been the case. Pitts didn't record a reception on three targets, while Robinson had only one more touch than backup RB Tyler Allgeier on Sunday. It appears like Kirk Cousins has developed a nice rapport with Mooney, and that should continue moving forward, especially if the Falcons find themselves behind in games and resort to a pass-happy script. Cousins threw a season-high 35 passes versus New Orleans, averaging 29.8 attempts per game.

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Six WR trade targets for Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs after Rashee Rice injury

With Rashee Rice likely out for the season, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce need help in the passing game. Here are six trade options.

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Six WR trade targets for Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs after Rashee Rice injury

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