The Atlanta Falcons find themselves atop the NFC South after picking up two consecutive wins.
Under new head coach Raheem Morris, the Falcons have done well on both sides of the football and will have a good chance to pick up another victory when they take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 6.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins has started to regain his form after spending the offseason rehabbing a torn Achilles, while the defense has done a solid job in each area of the field.
Morris and the coaching staff should be pleased with the performance so far, and there’s optimism that things will continue to go up for the group.
The team is also getting healthier, as it looks like linebacker Nate Landman will be available against Carolina after missing four games with an injury.
“The Falcons are activating LB Nate Landman off injured reserve ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Panthers, source says. He returns to the lineup since Week 1,” NFL Network insider Mike Garofolo wrote on X.
The #Falcons are activating LB Nate Landman off injured reserve ahead of tomorrow’s game against the #Panthers, source says. He returns to the lineup since Week 1.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 12, 2024
Landman suffered a calf injury in the Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers but has made it back in time for the game against the Panthers.
The linebacker was arguably Atlanta’s best defensive player against Pittsburgh, so getting him back amid their winning streak is a shot in the arm.
Carolina has struggled on both sides of the field this season, so this is an excellent opportunity for Atlanta to pick up a win and increase its playoff odds further.
