The Atlanta Falcons returned from their bye week to face the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Despite a promising start and an elite performance from Atlanta’s defense, the Falcons could not overcome Kirk Cousins’ four interceptions and lost, 17-13, to drop to 6-6 on the season.
The team recorded a season-high five sacks and allowed just 10 points to the Chargers’ offense but the offense did not make enough plays down the stretch. Here are five takeaways from the Falcons’ frustrating loss to the Chargers: