Atlanta’s defense and ground game carried a hard-fought 22-6 win over Minnesota, dominating the line of scrimmage and forcing turnovers while the offense leaned on Bijan Robinson and the run game to grind out the victory. Penix Jr. absorbed heavy pressure, but the Falcons’ special teams and red-zone discipline kept the scoreboard manageable as Romo connected on key field goals. London and Pitts flashed, Mooney contributed, and the defense sealed it late with a strip-sack and muffed-punt recovery. A blueprint win for fantasy managers to lean on the run game and opportunistic defense.

Bijan Robinson piled up 100+ rushing yards in a game where the passing attack hasn’t fully clicked yet, but the volume and balance look sustainable with a dominant ground game. The defense smothered McCarthy (six sacks, two picks) and created pivotal short-field opportunities. If the Falcons keep pressuring QBs, Atlanta’s DFS and season-long outlook improves, especially with a run-heavy approach leveraging a strong offensive line and a renewed defensive identity.