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The Atlanta Falcons improved to 6-3 over the year with a thrilling 27-21 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 3 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Here are five good things that happened in the Atlanta Falcons’ victory over the Dallas Cowboys on November 3, 2024:
1. Strong Quarterback Performance
Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes, showcasing his capability in leading the offense and making crucial plays at pivotal moments during the game.
Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 19 of 24 passes for 222 yards as the Falcons used a ball control attack that kept the Cowboys offense off the field. At one point, Cousins completed 13 straight passes in throwing a 9-yard touchdown to Drake London, a 36-yarder to Darnell Mooney and an 11 yarder to Ray-Ray McCloud.
2. Defensive Dominance
The Falcons’ defense played a crucial role in limiting the Cowboys’ scoring opportunities, preventing them from gaining momentum and forcing key turnovers.
The Falcons held Dak Prescott to 133 yards and sacked him three times. Their star receiver, CeeDee Lamb, was largely held in check for the entire game.
3. Balanced Offensive Attack
The Falcons demonstrated a well-rounded offensive strategy, effectively utilizing both the passing and rushing game, which kept the Cowboys’ defense guessing and unable to adjust effectively.
Bijan Robinson ran for 86 yards on 19 carries and Tyler Allgeier finished with 18 yards as the Falcons kept the Dallas line offguard with a strong running attack.
4. Maintaining First Place
With this victory, the Falcons improved their record to 6-3, strengthening their position at the top of the NFC South, which is a significant achievement in their pursuit of playoff contention.
“There’s a lot to look forward to in terms of the city and how we can all come together,” Cousins told reporters after the game. “You do one week at a time to get there and kind of see where you stand in February.”
5. Injuries Impacting Cowboys
The game was affected by an injury to Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, which not only disrupted their offensive plans but also contributed to the Falcons securing a decisive win amidst crucial moments in the game.
“It’s something I’ve never felt,” Prescott told reporters after the game, referring to his team’s three-game skid. “I saw the medical team and asked could I make it worse. At that point they said I wouldn’t be able to protect myself and made the call to hold me out.”
At one point in the game, Prescott was seen saying “We … Suck!”Final Word
Atlanta may get its dream season with its $180 million quraterback after all. They just need to keep winning.
This victory against a strong opponent like the Cowboys can energize the Falcons’ season moving forward.
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Atlanta United have prepared for the upcoming MLS season by reacquiring a familiar face recently: English right back Anton Walkes.
MLS Soccer explains how the 22-year-old defender has signed back on at the Mercedes Benz park, having been on the books of English League One side Portsmouth.
He previously played for the Five Stripes on loan back in 2017, but returned to his parent club Tottenham Hotspur, who loaned him to Portsmouth before selling him.
Anton Walkes Joins Atlanta United For 2020 Season
Portsmouth couldn’t make use of the defender as they hunted promotion from their division. His transfer has divided fans at Fratton Park.
Throughout this season, bwin states that Portsmouth have had problems at the back making Walkes’ transfer all the more baffling for some. However, journalist Mark Catlin explained how letting him leave made sense as he wanted to play regular soccer.
Portsmouth’s loss is Atlanta’s gain ahead of the new season in which they’re hoping to push on in the Eastern Conference.
Capturing Walkes represents something of a coup for Atlanta. His brief stay back in 2017 was a success and he slotted in comfortably at right back during that time. Having finished second in the Eastern Conference they lost in the semi-final of the MLS Cup, but as they’re boasting crowds in excess of their rivals, there is a feeling they could be on the cusp of further success. So, what will Walkes bring to add to that hope?
Manager Frank de Boer is an experienced European soccer player and coach who played in defense himself so he knows the modern game, and how players at the back also need to be able to attack. On the right side of Atlanta’s defense last year was Franco Escobar and whilst he was solid enough at times, he doesn’t have the same attacking attributes as Walkes.
The Englishman is more of a wing back, able to break down the flank at great speed and help the attack.
The Five Stripes played a variation of three at the back last season which is only effective if the full backs overlap and add value to the attack. Julian Gressel can operate as a winger, but with Walkes being added to the roster it gives De Boer far more flexibility in his approach.
Signing a young and exciting player from a major European country is also a big bonus for Atlanta in terms of further recruitment.
The fact Walkes, a player likely coveted by several clubs in his own domestic league, chose to join is a real boost.
That’s been further developed by Manchester United taking Efrain Morales on trial recently. If Atlanta is seen as a club fit for developing talent that can excel on the world stage, they’re more likely to be trusted with loan players from big European clubs.
De Boer’s side finished third overall in the MLS last year and if they’re to catch up with New York City and Los Angeles FC, they’ll need to be able to tap into whatever vein of talent they can. Luring Walkes Stateside is a huge step towards asserting themselves as one of the top MLS sides in the eyes of the soccer world.
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The Modern Atlanta Dance Festival (MAD) takes place Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Balzer Theater at Herren’s.
The MAD Festival, now in its 25th year, will showcase the diversity and excellence of Atlanta’s thriving dance scene.
Modern Atlanta Dance Festival: Everything you need to know
Guests will be treated to two days of energetic and culturally rich dance from seven choreographers. The festivities begin at 8 p.m EST.
Saturday night will feature a special treat: The MAD Festival will honor Maniya Barredo with the fifth annual Pioneer of Atlanta Dance award.
Barredo is a legend in Georgia dance circles. She was prima ballerina of the Atlanta Ballet for two decades. She is also the founder/director of the Metropolitan Ballet Theatre,
How much does it cost to attend the Modern Atlanta Dance Festival?
General admission for the MAD Festival is as follows: $25 adults, $20 Children 12 & under, seniors and working artists, and $15 for groups of 10 or more.
Get tickets to the MAD Festival at fullradiusdance.org
This year’s performances will feature veteran companies as well as independent choreographers. Here are some performances to look forward to:
- Britt Whitmoyer Fishel: “Distaff”
- Christina Massad: “is rael i”
- Corian Ellisor: “Motherland”
- Lisa K. Lock: “Bootless”
- The Mediums Collective: “Everything That’s Old is New Again”
- Samantha Spriggs:” Individually Collective”
Host company Full Radius Dance will also perform a premiere work by Alice Sheppard, found of Kinetic Light, a disability art collective.
Where will the Modern Atlanta Dance Festival take place?
The Modern Atlanta Dance Festival will take place at the Balzer Theater at Herren’s, home of Theatrical Outfit. The address is 84 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Here is a map of the venue to help you find it.
The MAD Festival was created by Douglas Scott and Full Radius Dance. Over the past 20 years, the duo has presented more than 65 companies and choreographers as well as more than 600 dancers at the MAD Festival.For more information, see fullradiancedance.org/mad
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Target is one of the more accessible stores in Atlanta, with more than eight stores in city limits. That means that some decent savings are a short distance away when you find out what’s in store.
All of the metro Atlanta locations are running deals right now on such items as Oyster blenders, crock-pots and other cookware.
Target is the second-largest discount brick-and-mortar retailer in the country, right behind Walmart. The store that would later come to be known Target was first called Goodfellow Dry Goods in Minnesota.
Today the Target brand is readily accessible and recognizable because of its red buildings and imagery.
Here are some of the items that are on sale now as part of Target’s Weekly Ad.
And here is a list of Target stores in Atlanta.
Target: MidtownTarget: Edgewood Retail DistrictAddress: 1275 Caroline St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307Hours: Opens 8 AM ⋅ Closes 11 PMTarget: Perimeter PlaceAddress: 100 Perimeter Center Pl, Atlanta, GA 30346