In a thrilling turn of events, ESPN’s own Dan Orlovsky has hopped aboard the Atlanta Falcons’ bandwagon after witnessing their jaw-dropping comeback victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. The Falcons stormed back in the fourth quarter, leaving Orlovsky in awe of their potential.
After a lackluster Week 1 performance where the Falcons fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers 18-10, Orlovsky had his doubts about the team. The Steelers managed to secure the win with just field goals, prompting Orlovsky to question the Falcons’ capabilities. However, Monday night’s performance completely changed Orlovsky’s outlook.
“I think they’re very real in the NFC when it comes to being contenders to go to the Super Bowl,” Orlovsky expressed on the Pat McAfee Show. “But, that’s the team I saw last night. What I watched in Week 1 was gross… I think that they’re a very, very good football team, if they play style-wise what they were last night. And I think moving forward, they will.”
Orlovsky is now a firm believer in the Falcons’ potential, especially with quarterback Kirk Cousins leading the charge. He highlighted receiver Drake London, who scored the final touchdown of the game after a remarkable 70-yard drive orchestrated by Cousins. The Falcons showed resilience and determination, proving they have what it takes to succeed this season.
The game reached its climax when the Falcons intercepted a pass from Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts in the final seconds, securing a nail-biting 22-21 victory. The Falcons’ defense came up clutch when it mattered most, solidifying their status as a force to be reckoned with in the NFC.
With Orlovsky on board and the Falcons firing on all cylinders, the Super Bowl could be within reach if they can maintain this level of performance. The football world is taking notice of Atlanta’s potential, and the Falcons are ready to soar to new heights this season.
