The Falcons tied the NFL record by having five players rush for more than 65 yards in the win over the Bucs

Cousins ​​threw for a total of 509 yards with four touchdowns and one interception, setting a Falcons franchise record for passing yards. The Falcons receivers had a great day, with London and Mooney getting easy wins against a banged up Bucs secondary.

According to Next Gen Stats, London recorded the second-most receiving yards (154) in a game of his career against the Bucs, including career highs in receptions (8) and receiving yards (117) when aligned in the slot (1 TD). . The burly wideout has played a career-high 31.6% of snaps this season under new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson.

Despite a big drop-off, Mooney finished the evening with 16 targets, 13 of which came when he was wide out (career high), according to NGS. Mooney caught nine of his 16 targets for 105 yards and two touchdowns, with most of his production coming from coverage (seven catches for 86 yards, two touchdowns).

Hodges was the most unlikely hero.

A special teams player who bounced around the NFL until finding a home in Atlanta, the seven-year pro had played just six offensive snaps through the first four weeks. On Thursday evening he played 13. The final replay came after London had to withdraw through injury. The 29-year-old seized the opportunity for a career moment.

“I got behind the reporting, and when I saw green, I just walked away,” Hodge said, via the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I said I can’t get caught at that moment, the boys will take care of me if I do. Yes, I scored and it’s still surreal right now. I honestly can’t believe it.” “

The score moved the Falcons to 3-2, tied with the Bucs at the top of the NFC South. Two exciting straight wins against division rivals New Orleans and Tampa give Atlanta an early lead in the division.

“We’re trying to outrun the South and right now we’re down two players,” London said on the team’s official website. “(We) rest this week and then we’ll continue in Carolina.”