The Big-Not-So-Easy: Saints Down Falcons 29-25

It all came down to two fourth downs. One worked and one didn't. The Atlanta Falcons on Sunday found themselves on the wrong side of their fourth-down conversion as well as the game, losing 29-25 to the New Orleans Saints. Quarterback Matt Ryan controlled the Falcons' offense, reminding everyone once again that he's not your typical rookie. However, things didn't start out so well for Ryan. During Atlanta's first possession, the quarterback was intercepted by cornerback Jason David . David timed the Ryan pass well and jumped the route in front of receiver Roddy White . To that point Ryan and the Falcons were moving the ball well. When the interception occurred, Atlanta was on New Orleans' 26-yard line and headed toward the first score of the game and that fast start that has become synonymous with Atlanta's offense. After the turnover, it took the Saints three plays to find the end zone, one of which was a Reggie Bush run for 43 yards. The running back was playing in his second game ... (link)