The Falcons built a 20-6 lead midway through the fourth quarter and hung on for a 23-20 win over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football in Atlanta.
Matt Ryan threw for 379 yards and a touchdown as Atlanta won its second straight to improve to 3-and-4.
Tevin Coleman had a 30-yard rushing TD and Julio Jones caught nine passes for 104 yards in the win.
Eli Manning was sacked four times but still managed to complete 27 of 38 for 399 yards.
Sterling Shepard and Odell Beckham Jr. combined for 310 yards receiving and a touchdown in defeat.