Falcons snap 4-game losing streak in much-needed win over Raiders

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The Atlanta Falcons' losing streak has finally come to an end, as Kirk Cousins & Co. picked up a much-needed win over the Las Vegas Raiders, 15-9, on Monday night. 

Atlanta moves to 7-7 on the year, which is massive considering the tight NFC South race at the moment. Meanwhile, the Raiders continue to fall at 2-12. 

It wasn't the prettiest of wins, but at this point in the season, with three games remaining after this one, a victory is a victory. 

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) celebrates with wide receiver Darnell Mooney (1) after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images)

The Falcons’ offense didn’t see the breakout performance it might have wanted, but at least Cousins threw his first touchdown for the first time in five games. 

It was Drake London hauling in a 30-yard pass to get Atlanta on the board first, snapping a streak where Cousins had eight interceptions to zero touchdowns thrown. 

But it was the only time the Falcons were able to find the end zone, as many drives stalled in Raiders territory leading to field goal attempts from Younghoe Koo. 

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Koo was 2-of-3 on his attempts, but that would only make 13 points on offense. 

On defense, the Falcons were having their way with Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder, who was making the start against his former team in place of the injured Aidan O’Connell. 

As the Falcons stopped the run game – they allowed 65 total yards all game with Sincere McCormick ruled out with an injury early