Kirk Cousins receives game ball from Raheem Morris after Falcons' win

The Atlanta Falcons' 24-10 win over the New Orleans Saints was the team's first victory since October 13. As you would imagine there was a sense of relief in the locker room now that the team's five-game losing streak is finally over.

Sunday's win by no means salvaged the Falcons' season, but it was an all-around effort that gives the team just a slight glimmer of hope in what's been a brutal first 12 weeks. And while Atlanta still sits at just 4-7, there was a lot to feel good about after the game.

The Falcons' rookie trio of James Pearce Jr., Jalon Walker and Xavier Watts combined for 2.5 sacks and a game-clinching interception in their first taste of the NFC South's top rivalry.

Kirk Cousins also had a solid day, passing for 199 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. The 37-year-old threw for his 290th career touchdown pass, tying with Johnny Unitas for 17th on the all-time passing list.

Head coach Raheem Morris gave out some game balls following Sunday's win and the first one he handed out went to Cousins. Watch as Morris gives his victory speech a passes out game balls below.

This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons defeat Saints: Kirk Cousins gets game ball after win