VIDEO: Violent arguments caught on camera at Falcons-Saints game

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The Falcons celebrate after a fumble recovery for a touchdown by Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) during the Sunday afternoon NFL game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints on September 29, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz

ATLANTA – Videos of some of the fighting during the Falcons-Saints game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday have gone viral.

The first video shows a fan wearing a white Falcons jersey repeatedly kicking and stomping on another man's head before a woman can pull the attacker away.

According to MLFootball, several women were also injured in the incident.

WARNING: Graphic violence

The man who was attacked in the video was wearing a red shirt and tan pants. He is believed to be a Saints fan. It is currently unknown what triggered the attack.

Another video of the same incident shows a man in a black shirt dragging another man in a white T-shirt across several rows of seats.

Another fight among fans was also caught on camera and shared by MLFootball.

Regardless of what happened in the stands, the Atlanta Falcons secured a thrilling 26-24 victory in a game that was decisive until the end.

The Falcons took an early lead in the first quarter when Rasheed Shaheed botched a punt return and Khadarel Hodge returned it for a touchdown, giving the Falcons a 7-0 lead.

In the second quarter, trailing 14-10, the Falcons defense made a game-winning play. Matthew Judon tipped a pass that fell into the hands of Troy Andersen, who returned it for a touchdown, giving the Falcons a 17-14 lead.

Late in the fourth quarter, the Falcons were ahead by six points, but Norcross High School graduate Alvin Kamara scored to give the opposing team a one-point lead with just a minute left.

Although the offense struggled throughout the game, Darnell Mooney made a crucial pass interference call that got the Falcons to the 40-yard line. From there, kicker Younghoe Koo hit a career-high 58-yard field goal to give the Falcons a 26-24 win.