Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Picks off two passes Sunday

Mathieu notched four tackles (three solo) and two interceptions in Sunday's 24-15 loss to the Falcons.

Mathieu halted a Falcons drive deep into New Orleans territory by picking off Desmond Ridder at the Saints' one-yard line late in the second quarter. The veteran struck again in the third period, picking off Ridder on a deep pass intended for Van Jefferson. The interceptions were Mathieu's second and third of the campaign, giving him at least three pickoffs in five straight seasons.