The Falcons’ defense held the Raiders to 80 yards and a field goal, forced a turnover, had two sacks and recorded a safety. It helped Atlanta take a 9-3 halftime lead over Las Vegas.

The game’s only touchdown came on Kirk Cousins’ 30-yard toss to Drake London, the Falcons quarterback’s first touchdown pass since Week 9. Cousins ​​has eight interceptions and no touchdowns in the last four games.

However, the Falcons gained only 128 yards, with Cousins ​​going 7 of 9 for 84 yards while London scored two for 48 yards. Bijan Robinson ran for 58 yards on 10 carries.

The Falcons’ defense dominated, with the Raiders’ only scoring drive going for 37 yards in nine plays. It was the only time in five possessions that the Raiders crossed midfield.

Atlanta defensive lineman Zach Harrison tackled Las Vegas running back Alexander Mattison in the end zone to save himself after Bradley Pinion’s punt pinned the Raiders at the 3 to start the drive.

Mattison fumbled on the Raiders’ first drive, Kevin King recovered for the Falcons on the 48th hole in Las Vegas. However, the Falcons only gained 10 yards before punting.

Desmond Ridder, who started against his former team while Aidan O’Connell was inactive because of a bone bruise in his knee, is 7 of 11 for 59 yards. Ridder also leads the team in rushing with 22 yards on three carries. Rookie tight end Brock Bowers has three catches for 35 yards.