Atlanta Falcons: Five things we learned in loss to Colts

2) No Devonta Freeman could doom the Falcons

Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) gets by Indianapolis Colts defensive back Dwight Lowery (33) for a long run in the first quarter of their game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

After breaking a 39-yard run to start the game, Devonta Freeman went out with a concussion just three carries into the game and did not return. His replacement, Tevin Coleman carried the ball 17 times for 48 yards from that point on. That is not good.

If Freeman is not able to play next week against the Minnesota Vikings, that very well could cost them the game. The Vikings are a really good football team and the Falcons will need all hands on deck. The odds that Freeman plays next Sunday aren’t great, but there is always a chance that he will.