Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images A one-sided defeat in Denver proved to be a harsh reality check for Raheem Morris and company . With a porous defense allowing opponents to impose their will, his team can't control games. A purposeful response was expected after losing to their biggest rival in a very winnable game. No matter how many players were missing going into Denver, the … [Read more...] about Total defensive regression leaves Falcons in precarious position

Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images Atlanta can’t rest on its laurels coming out of the bye, not with the Buccaneers in striking distance and the Saints and Panthers finally winning. Half the division was on a bye, and the other half extended their streaks, both good and bad. It hasn’t been a pretty season for the division, but this isn’t a beauty pageant. Someone has … [Read more...] about NFC South Review: Win-loss margins begin to tighten

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Penix passes features in, too. I had groused a little bit about how dull this feature was, given that the Atlanta Falcons were barely playing their rookies. This week is an excellent reminder to me and to all of us to be careful what you wish for. Injuries finally forced Brandon Dorlus into his season debut, and a blowout gave … [Read more...] about Falcons rookie report for Week 11: Brandon Dorlus finally debuts

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Kirk Cousins was the worst quarterback in fantasy this weekend. The Atlanta Falcons have a bye in Week 12, where they hope to recharge for the stretch run in an attempt to hang on to their lead atop the NFC South. They technically did play a football game against the Denver Broncos in Week 11, but it seems that they mentally … [Read more...] about Falcons fantasy stud and dud from Week 11 vs. Broncos