5 Reasons why the Falcons lost to the Eagles

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Nov 13, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Ryan Mathews (24) scores on a 5-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Falcons, 24-15. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Lack of Run Defense

For most of this season, the Falcons have stuffed the opposition’s run game very well. Coming into this week they ranked 7th in rush defense.

It’s just too bad they didn’t play that way against the Eagles today. Philly running backs Ryan Matthews and Wendell Smallwood ran for 179 yards on 31 combined carries. The duo also chipped in 2 touchdowns to round out their solid day.

Atlanta’s pass defense is already shaky as it is. If they start to bend against the run as well, it may not matter how many points they score. This was the most concerning part of the game today and has to be corrected. If the Falcons want to be a true contender, they have to be able to stop the run.

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