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Bijan Robinson's 1-yard touchdown puts Falcons ahead 14-7

At one point on Atlanta's most recent possession, it looked like Kansas City's defense was going to force the team off the field.

But a critical foul for unnecessary force against the passer allowed possession to be extended, and a few plays later the Falcons were back in the end zone and took a 14-7 lead.

On third-and-6 from Atlanta's 34-yard line, quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​couldn't reach receiver Drake London deep down the left sideline. But defensive lineman Chris Jones was flagged for “roughing the passer,” which was a questionable call. Jones didn't hit Cousins ​​until much later after the quarterback threw the ball. He turned Cousins ​​to the ground and didn't land with his body weight on the quarterback.

According to Nate Taylor of TheAthletic.com, Jones clearly disagreed with the call and argued with the referee for about a minute. A few of Jones' teammates separated him from the referee.

Whatever the case, the decision was made and the Falcons continued their push.

One play later, Cousins ​​hit tight end Kyle Pitts on a 50-yard pass to the 1-yard line. Bijan Robinson did the rest, scrambling forward for a 1-yard touchdown.