The Falcons took over first place in the NFC South with their Week 5 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Atlanta’s next opponent, the Carolina Panthers, lost their fourth game of the season on Sunday to drop to 1-4. The Saints were defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night football.

The Atlanta Falcons are ramping up practice on Thursday in preparation for their Week 2 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. After a forgettable Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team has much to correct before Monday night's prime-time matchup

Nate Landman was lights out in Week 1. Credited with four run stops and some solid work in coverage, Landman looked to be platooning with Troy Andersen in the early going, and his ability against the run made him a player the Atlanta Falcons figured to rely on.