A spectacular comeback victory in Philadelphia has reignited strong belief in the Falcons season.
Drastic shifts in confidence level can be common for a fanbase that has suffered for numerous years. After more than three-fourths of Falcons fans felt confident in the team’s direction last week, many of them are back on the train toward believing they can get back to the playoffs. To beat Philadelphia on the road in primetime was the type of victory this franchise desperately needed. They have been on the receiving end of a few cruel losses to them on the national stage, whether it be in the playoffs or on opening night. For them to dig deep after struggling to score in the red zone and stop the run showed how resilient they can be to rise to the occasion.
Kirk Cousins looked more comfortable in the second half connecting with his top skill position players in the pocket. The running game was in prime top form, as Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier ran over the Eagles. What was most encouraging was the offensive line’s outstanding performance on the ground and in pass protection. That allowed players like Darnell Mooney and Drake London to make pivotal plays to push the Falcons towards a massive comeback win.
Despite facing the back-to-back Super Bowl champions in another primetime game, fans are feeling assured about where the Falcons are headed. The offense is starting to find its groove. Even though the defense is a work in progress, there are plenty of encouraging signs that they can be a solid unit. Jessie Bates and Grady Jarrett have made several terrific plays in critical moments to get off the field on third down and end drives. There is no denying the Falcons have genuine star power. It’s one of the main reasons why over 80% of fans feel confident about the direction they are headed.
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