James Pearce Jr. postgame interview after sweeping the New Orleans Saints

Edge rusher James Pearce Jr. speaks postgame about his rookie year and the pop in pass rush after beating the New Orleans Saints 19-17.

The Atlanta Falcons play the New Orleans Saints at the Caesars Superdome.

Xavier Watts intercepts the Tyler Shough pass to seal the Falcons 24-10 win over the Saints in week 12.

Ruke Orhorhoro records Falcons' fifth sack of the game late in the fourth quarter.

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson converts a two-point attempt against the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson catches a short pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins and races down the sideline for a 32-yard gain against the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins dials launches a 49-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Darnell Mooney against the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle David Onyemata stops New Orleans Saints Taysom Hill for a 2-yard loss in Week 12.

The Atlanta Falcons defense comes up with a big stop against the New Orleans Saints on fourth-and-goal.

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Ford Jr. starts the second half strong with a impressive tackle against the New Orleans Saints on the kick return.

Atlanta Falcons kicker Zane Gonzalez connects on a 54-yard field goal against the New Orleans Saints, his third field goal of the first half.

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson shows off his juke moves to move the chains on third-and-2 against the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Falcons kicker Zane Gonzalez connects on a 41-yard field goal against the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Falcons defensive linemen James Pearce, Brandon Dorlus split a 4-yard sack against New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough.

Kirk Cousins with a 9-yard touchdown pass to David Sills vs. New Orleans Saints.

Watch as running back Bijan Robinson rushes for a 32-yard gain

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts hauls in a pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins and gains 23 yards against the New Orleans Saints.

Watch as defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus brings down Tyler Shough for a sack.

Atlanta Falcons kicker Zane Gonzalez kicks a 56-yard field goal to give his team a 3-0 lead over the New Orleans Saints.

Watch as Falcons cornerback Dee Alford recovers a fumble on the Saints' second offensive play.