The Falcons took over first place in the NFC South with their Week 5 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Atlanta’s next opponent, the Carolina Panthers, lost their fourth game of the season on Sunday to drop to 1-4. The Saints were defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night football.

Nate Landman was lights out in Week 1. Credited with four run stops and some solid work in coverage, Landman looked to be platooning with Troy Andersen in the early going, and his ability against the run made him a player the Atlanta Falcons figured to rely on.

The Atlanta Falcons could be getting a key player back on defense as linebacker Nate Landman has been designated to return from the injured reserve list, the team announced on Monday. Landman was placed on IR in Week 2 due to calf and quad injuries.