Photos: Falcons survive for must-win victory over Raiders

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Photos: Falcons survive for must-win victory over Raiders

The Falcons snapped a four-game losing streak with a 15-9 victory overthe Raiders in Las Vegas on Monday Night Football.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Zach Harrison (96) and linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) celebrates a safety against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Kevin King (32) and linebacker Nate Landman (53) celebrate a blocked point after attempt against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons (31) intercepts a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) greets fans after an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce, right, greets Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris after an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Antonio Hamilton Sr. celebrates after a safety against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris smiles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) is pressured by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner (89) is hit by Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao and cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner (89) is hit by Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner (89) is tackled by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner (89) is tackled against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London, center, celebrates after touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, center, is sacked by Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) escapes the reach of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Arnold Ebiketie, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) hands off to running back Bijan Robinson during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) can't make the catch as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes (21) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) makes a catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) pulls in a touchdown pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) celebrates his touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Josh Woods celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs the ball as Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) is tripped by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) can't make the catch as Atlanta Falcons defensive end Demone Harris (91) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole, right, punts against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) tackles Atlanta Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner (89) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs the ball as Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws under pressure from Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Kevin King (32) recovers a fumble against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) tries to elude Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) runs as Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) looks to throw against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

An Atlanta Falcons fan cheers prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

An Atlanta Falcons fan cheers prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris speaks with Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive end Zach Harrison (96) and linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) celebrates a safety against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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