The Atlanta Falcons snapped a five-year losing streak to start their seasons with a 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers. It wasn't the prettiest win after a sluggish start, but the team finished strong in the fourth quarter. They were boosted by three turnovers from new safety Jessie Bates and a strong run game thanks to Tyler Allgeier and Bijan Robinson combining for a two-headed monster on the ground. Host Aaron Freeman breaks down why expectations that the Falcons would roll over the Panthers were off the mark and assesses his thoughts on quarterback Desmond Ridder's 2023 debut. He also breaks down why it's important that the Falcons found a way to win even if it wasn't the prettiest.

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