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The Atlanta Falcons emerged victorious against the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 9 NFL matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, maintaining their lead throughout the game. The Falcons, now holding a 6-3 record, secured a 27-21 win over the Cowboys, who are at 3-5. This victory marks Atlanta's second consecutive win and is significant as it comes against a potential NFC playoff contender.

The importance of this win lies in the Falcons' ability to maintain momentum following a previous victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After experiencing a setback against the Seattle Seahawks, this game was an opportunity for Atlanta to demonstrate improvement and resilience.

A key moment occurred early in the second quarter when Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was sacked by Cowboys defensive end Carl Lawson, resulting in a fumble recovered by Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson. However, the Falcons' defense responded effectively on third-and-1 with Grady Jarrett and Nate Landman stopping Rico Dowdle. Kaden Elliss then tackled CeeDee Lamb for a loss on fourth down, leading to a turnover on downs.

This defensive stand led to an offensive drive culminating in Darnell Mooney catching a 36-yard touchdown pass from Cousins, giving Atlanta a 14-3 lead. Running back Bijan Robinson delivered an impressive performance with 26 touches for 145 yards, showcasing his ability to break through tackles and sustain runs despite contact.

Atlanta's defense also achieved three sacks against Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, marking their highest single-game total this season. Arnold Ebiketie and Grady Jarrett recorded back-to-back sacks in the first quarter, while Kaden Elliss added another sack later in the game.

Several player milestones were reached during this match. Darnell Mooney set a new personal record with his fifth touchdown of the season. Ray-Ray McCloud III scored his first receiving touchdown as a Falcon. Kaden Elliss continued his streak of double-digit tackles with 13 against Dallas.

Injury updates include Drake London suffering a hip injury that ruled him out for the remainder of the game and Grady Jarrett straining an Achilles tendon late in the fourth quarter.

Looking ahead, Atlanta will face their NFC South rivals, the New Orleans Saints, next Sunday at Caesars Superdome.