By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
With QB Matt Ryan throwing picks and defense missing tackles, Atlanta Falcons hit downward spiral
1201Falcons
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) lies on the field after being sacked against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of Sunday's game in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore
Coach Dan Quinn knows the Atlanta Falcons’ playoff hopes are going dim after a 5-0 start. His team is 1-5 since and has dropped out of the postseason picture with a precarious hold on second place in the NFC South. A loss this weekend at Tampa Bay (5-6) would be Atlanta’s fifth straight and given how poorly quarterback Matt Ryan is playing, the Falcons can’t seem to do much right.
Regional events