Social Media Recap: How the Falcons' win against the Saints played out on Twitter

Dec 08, 2017 at 02:30 AM

Will McFadden

Senior Editor & Staff Writer

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Falcons' defense helped secure an important home victory against the rival Saints on Thursday night, keeping Atlanta alive in the NFC South race and right in the thick of the playoff picture. Now with an extended break before a Monday night matchup with the Buccaneers, the Falcons 20-17 win provided some serious momemtum for the final three games.

As always, let's dive into some of the best tweets from the Falcons' victory.

Pregame

Gameday 🏈
— Devonta Freeman (@devontafreeman) December 7, 2017

TNF!!!
— Keanu Neal (@Keanu_Neal) December 7, 2017

Me if any Saints fans try to reply pic.twitter.com/5kAUEM0GPV
— austin garrick (@AustinGarrick) December 7, 2017

#RingOfHonor #Legends these guys are the best of the best of the best! #Riseup @AtlantaFalcons and #Weezy is next. pic.twitter.com/sQeJqOJTsR
— Brian Finneran (@BFinn86) December 7, 2017

Caleb’s psyched for some prime time @AtlantaFalcons football! #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/ZGwgcYlfx3
— Keith Roberts (@oursportsguy) December 8, 2017

Can't believe I'm at my first @AtlantaFalcons home game! #RiseUp
— King Durdy (@King_DurdyBoyz) December 8, 2017

“Warrick Dunn... that’s my brother!” -@MichaelVick

👻- falcons pic.twitter.com/N5TOInSNXE
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 8, 2017

GAME. TIME.

It's time to #RiseUp. pic.twitter.com/UOiix1B5n2
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 8, 2017

First quarter (Falcons 0, Saints 3)

New Orleans won the toss and elected tot receive. #Falcons defense up first! I'm nervous now.
— Weñdy Adams (@wendyradio) December 8, 2017

The #Falcons defense is undersized, but they can fly to the football.
— Brian L Jones (@BrianJones247) December 8, 2017

That’s a huge stop by the Falcons defense. Playing extremely physical against the run. #NOvsATL
— Kelsey Conway (@FalconsKelsey) December 8, 2017

Alvin Kamara might be hurt.
— Jamey Eisenberg (@JameyEisenberg) December 8, 2017

#Falcons defense tightens up in a big way. Saints settle for a field goal. 0-3. #NOvsATL
— Matt Karoly (@mattkaroly) December 8, 2017

Alvin Kamara is walking off the field with trainers. Would be a huge loss for the #Saints if he can't return against the #Falcons
— William McFadden (@willmcfadden) December 8, 2017

First quarter (Falcons 3, Saints 3)

Julio Jones running in space! 👀#ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/WLzrAPmJu2
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 8, 2017

Saints starting linebacker A.J. Klein is on the Saints sideline and being looked at now, too. #NOvsATL
— Matthew Tabeek (@MatthewTabeek) December 8, 2017

Matt Bryant knots it up 3-3 with a 28-yd FG.
— Weñdy Adams (@wendyradio) December 8, 2017

Matt Bryant is money 💰 as always
— 🔶 (@Koby_jakoby) December 8, 2017

Second quarter (Falcons 10, Saints 3)

Alvin Kamara is being evaluated for a possible concussion, while A.J. Klein's return is questionable with a groin injury. #NOvsATL
— William McFadden (@willmcfadden) December 8, 2017

Good job by the Falcons defense. Winning 1st and 2nd down again there.
— Matt Chernoff (@RealMattlanta) December 8, 2017

Falcons defense stops the Saints again.
— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) December 8, 2017

Mohamed Sanu gently but firmly declined to go down there. First down
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) December 8, 2017

2 catches for 59 yards for Julio Jones so far today. #NOvsATL
— Kelsey Conway (@FalconsKelsey) December 8, 2017

After getting called for a block in the back, Austin Hooper picks up the 20 yards needed for a first down by himself on back-to-back plays. Nice couple of catches for the second-year tight end. #NOvsATL
— William McFadden (@willmcfadden) December 8, 2017

Devonta Freeman with leisurely stroll into the end zone!#ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/QXb7hltTUV
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 8, 2017

Since 2015, no one has more rushing touchdowns than @AtlantaFalcons Devonta Freeman (28)#TNF
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) December 8, 2017

Feels right to see Devonta Freeman score a touchdown on the night Warrick Dunn joins the Ring of Honor
— Andrew Hirsh (@andrewhirsh) December 8, 2017

Second quarter (Falcons 10, Saints 10)

Brees is picking apart the Falcons defense with relative ease.
— Mike Conti (@MikeConti929) December 8, 2017

Thought Falcons defense would take advantage of Saints losing a few offensive guys due to injury. Instead, they give up a touchdown.
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) December 8, 2017

Brees finds Lewis for the 26 yard score.

NO 10 | ATL 10
Q2 1:53
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 8, 2017

Julio Jones is a better tackler than approximately 94.2% of all defensive players in the league. #NOvsATL #TNF pic.twitter.com/F7rVWrwLeL
— Jason Hartelius (@jasonhartelius) December 8, 2017

I believe in my heart Julio Jones could play nine positions on defense at a Pro Bowl level.
— Robert Klemko (@RobertKlemko) December 8, 2017

The field goal was good but doesn’t count because of the penalty on the Saints and ends the half. Wow!
— DJ GB3🎧 (@DjGb3_) December 8, 2017

Wowzers. #Falcons and Matt Ryan get bailed out on a dumb mistake by #Saints in field goal formation. Still tied. #TNF
— Amy Lawrence (@ALawRadio) December 8, 2017

Alvin Kamara has been ruled out with a concussion #NOvsATL
— William McFadden (@willmcfadden) December 8, 2017

Third quarter (Falcons 10, Saints 17)

Austin Hooper bobbles a ball that leads to INT and now Saints driving in for score. Turnovers.
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) December 8, 2017

Brees finds Thomas for the 1-yard TD reception.

NO 17 | ATL 10
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 8, 2017

Touchdown to Michael Thomas. The Falcons went from possibly having a field goal at the end of the first half to seven for the Saints to start the third quarter
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) December 8, 2017

Fourth quarter (Falcons 17, Saints 17)

Just give the ball to Devonta Freeman... He's playing angry and runs even faster when he's angry.
— Weñdy Adams (@wendyradio) December 8, 2017

Devonta Freeman knifes through defenses like some sort of sharp-edged cutting instrument
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) December 8, 2017

Ryan throws an interception in the end zone on a pass intended for Jones.

NO takes over at their 5.
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 8, 2017

think this is the best i've ever seen the falcons defense play against the saints
— charles mcdonald (lakers 0-0) (@FourVerts) December 8, 2017

Shoutout to the falcons defense playing hard and keeping us in this game
— ReggieNorwoodJr (@1ReggieNorwood) December 8, 2017

falcons defense with a great stop please don't throw another pick thank you
— Kendall “Idris Elba” Jackson (@projectjax) December 8, 2017

Dontari Poe with the BIG sack to force New Orleans to punt!#ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/wHpqRxXY5F
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 8, 2017

#Freeeeeeee .@devontafreeman running that Damn thing#Falcons
— Carl Dukes (@putemupcdukes) December 8, 2017

I love watching the falcons play football because they have an amazing run game — BridgeBro (needs bf/gf/nbf) (@BridgeBro) December 8, 2017

Julio Jones with the first down, or as he would call it, "going through the motions in a boring, mundane life"
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) December 8, 2017

Matt Ryan ➡️ Mohamed Sanu for 6️⃣#ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/0cDBqwM2ji
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 8, 2017

Mohamed Sanu can only be a bass player, but you need bass players. Having a very consistent, underrated season.
— scott pianowski (@scott_pianowski) December 8, 2017

Mohamed Sanu is the most underrated receiver in football
— Derek Kudjer (@koojababy) December 8, 2017

Fourth quarter (Falcons 20, Saints 17)

Adrian Clayborn is a BEAST. Sack No. 9 this season!#ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/uUYkuDj5ru
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 8, 2017

Adrian Clayborn now has 29.5 career sacks, including a team and career-best nine this season #NOvsATL
— Matt Haley (@FalconsMHaley) December 8, 2017

My bro @AJaClay out here playing ANGRY!!!!#Hawkeyes
— Mike Daniels (@Mike_Daniels76) December 8, 2017

If the Falcons win this, game ball to the entire defense.
— Eric Robinson (@_Eric_Robinson) December 8, 2017

Sack!!!!! I Don’t know what else we can ask the Atlanta Falcons defense to do tonight- Offense needs to comeback off the deck and win this game #riseup #InBrotherhood
— HometeamBrandonLeak (@HometeamBleak) December 8, 2017

OK, defense been doing there job to lift up the offense. Now let's see of there's a complete team effort in there somewhere against a very good team.
— Vienna Falcons (@ViennaFalcons) December 8, 2017

#MoneyMatt💰 hits from 52 and we TAKE THE LEAD!

NO 17 | ATL 20
Q4 3:49 pic.twitter.com/1yDebimhdb
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 8, 2017

Our franchise scoring leader, @Matt_Bryant3 now has 1️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ points as a Falcon. #InBrotherhood pic.twitter.com/HuVdTAobT4
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 8, 2017

Tevin Coleman is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to this game. #NOvsATL
— William McFadden (@willmcfadden) December 8, 2017

Two minute warning. Up 3. Saints driving and in the red zone with third and short pic.twitter.com/9VxH5Q8LqZ
— James Darden (@jwdarden94) December 8, 2017

DEION JONES SAVES THE DAY!!! #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/N0IwfO0vSI
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 8, 2017

13 tackles
7 solo tackles
3 tackles for loss
2 passes defended
one (1) game clinching interception

deion jones, have a day. pic.twitter.com/l05M0BAnSQ
— charles mcdonald (lakers 0-0) (@FourVerts) December 8, 2017

Deion Jones, you super-human freak!!!!!!!
— Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) December 8, 2017

Deion Jones has played the Saints three times in his career. Here are his stats.

28 tackles
3 TFLs
5 PDs
2 INTs
1 TD
— Colin Hubbard (@ColinHubbard22) December 8, 2017

Postgame (Falcons win 20-17)

FALCONS WIN!!!!!! FINAL SCORE: 20-17 pic.twitter.com/dEHS7SllJj
— DBN Fanatics (@DBN_Fanatics) December 8, 2017

That was a huge win for the Falcons. And it’s always fun to beat the Saints...especially when they think they’re good. pic.twitter.com/4LRMjRpGf4
— Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) December 8, 2017

Falcons Win!!! pic.twitter.com/wQrltVjv8z
— Jimmy Hughes (@BluReaper3) December 8, 2017

Ppl are gonna paint this as an ugly win, but the #Falcons won the yards, TOP, YPA, YPC, 1st downs, 3rd down % and red zone battle. The #Saints were in it due to fluky turnovers, injuries and opposing coaches gifts. A "clean" version of this game would have been a ATL win as well.
— Vienna Falcons (@ViennaFalcons) December 8, 2017

Special message from the hero of the night, @debo! pic.twitter.com/5cFONJ5j7W
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 8, 2017

Great Win
— Grady Jarrett (@GradyJarrett) December 8, 2017

YEAHH!!!! #InBrotherhood — Keanu Neal (@Keanu_Neal) December 8, 2017

Man s/o to @debo we all witnessed Greatness tonight ✊🏾
— Brian Poole (@poolioo) December 8, 2017

The @AtlantaFalcons take a bite out of the Saints on #TNF! pic.twitter.com/RZ4zDPlTjV
— SNF on NBC (@SNFonNBC) December 8, 2017

Now the Falcons have to go into Tampa and win, Go into New Orleans and win and beat the Panthers at home to win the division. One step at a time.
— Scott Carasik (@CarasikS) December 8, 2017

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Social Media Recap: How the Falcons' win against the Saints played out on Twitter

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