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NFL power rankings Week 1: Monday morning ranks

By Josh Sanchez

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Sep 7, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Kicker Matt Bryant (3) (left) reacts with teammates after kicking the game-winning field goal against the New Orleans Saints during overtime at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons defeated the Saints 37-34 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 7, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Kicker Matt Bryant (3) (left) reacts with teammates after kicking the game-winning field goal against the New Orleans Saints during overtime at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons defeated the Saints 37-34 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

The Atlanta Falcons put up 568 yards on offense in their big win over the division rival New Orleans Saints to kick off the season.

Matt Ryan led the charge with an incredible 448 yards and three touchdowns through the air, while Matt Bryant converted three kicks — including the game-winner in overtime — to give the Falcons the win.

After a disappointing 2013, the Falcons big win in the season opener shows that they are an improved team who could return to the level that we expected them to perform at entering last season.

If teams can’t start to slow down the Falcons’ passing attack, it could be a very fun season in Atlanta.

For more news on the Atlanta Falcons, head on over to FanSided’s Falcons blog, Blogging Dirty.

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