Atlanta Falcons: Five things we learned in win over Redskins

5) Roddy White is a distraction

Sep 20, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) during the pre game warmup for their game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Whether you like it or not, Roddy White is a distraction for the Atlanta Falcons. Three of Matt Ryan’s four interceptions on the year were intended for White including one against the Redskins late in the fourth quarter.

White caught two passes for 23 yards in the game, including a huge fourth down conversion with second remaining, but that isn’t enough. White is making the entire offense uncomfortable.

White finally voiced his displeasure earlier in the week that he wasn’t happy with the lack of balls thrown his way. So what do you know, Ryan forced two passes to White against the Redskins and had one picked off. The interception intended to White very well could have put the game away if it weren’t for a great answer from the Falcons’ defense.

The Falcons need to figure out what they are going to do with White at this point. He is hindering the Falcons’ offense and keeping the team from flowing like it has been. Something has got to change.