Falcons Swoop in for a Week 1 Win

by Deon_78185 | 2 years ago | 0 Comments

To start the 2023 SFL season the Falcons welcomed division rival New Orleans Saints. The turnovers flurried but the Falcons were able to swoop in and steal the win, 37-17.

 

The good:

Newly acquired RB Josh Jacobs is as advertised! On 28 carries he ran for 122 yards. Vet Cordalle Patterson snuck in the end zone for 3 TDs. The Falcons have plans on featuring the backs throughout the season.

 

Rookie LB Troy Anderson has arrived! With Deion Jones being out for the season, Anderson was asked to step up and lead the defense, lead he did just that! Anderson had 2 interceptions, a sack and a forced fumble in his first SFL game. Troy Anderson was the Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year last season.

 

Offensive line, our oline kept the rookie QB upright only allowing one sack.

 

Overall the defense looked stout. Forcing 7 interceptions, 4 forced fumbles and 7 sacks

 

The BAD:

Rookie Desmond Riddler struggled to get the offense flowing. Often passes were sailed over offensive receivers. He totaled 4 interceptions on the day and only 160 yards through the air. 

 

Rookie Drake London got hurt in practice and did not suit up for the week 1 matchup.