Sideline Report: Friday, December 8, 2017

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) drags Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) out of the New Orleans Saints end zone after he intercepted the ball Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Credit: Alyssa Pointer

Credit: Alyssa Pointer

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) drags Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) out of the New Orleans Saints end zone after he intercepted the ball Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Here are a few things to know on Friday:

1. Falcons beat Saints

The Atlanta Falcons scored 10-unanswered points to defeat the New Orleans Saints 20-17 on Thursday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. D. Orlando Ledbetter gives out his report card for the game.

2. Sherrer leaving Georgia

Kevin Sherrer will leave Georgia to become the defensive coordinator at Tennessee under Jeremy Pruitt. More on the AJC.com.

3. Georgia Tech quarterback to transfer 

Ken Sugiura reports Georgia Tech quarterback Jay Jones will transfer after two seasons as a Yellow Jacket.

4. Former Braves prospects finding new homes

Gabriel Burns writes about a few former Atlanta Braves prospects and their new teams.

5. Photos from College Football Awards

Check out photos and winners from the College Football Awards in Atlanta on Thursday on the AJC.com.