Could 1-15 be a possibility for the Atlanta Falcons?
By Matt Siegman
After a disappointing loss to the Tennessee Titans, the Atlanta Falcons now find themselves at 1-3. They are currently in last place in the NFC South and the Panthers, Saints, and Buccaneers are not slowing down anytime soon.
The Atlanta Falcons are in big trouble as Saints and Panthers are playing with back up quarterbacks and both are currently on a two-game win streak. The Buccaneers also look solid after they dropped 55 points on the Rams.
Looking ahead at the rest of the schedule the Atlanta Falcons have a real possibility of losing the rest of their games. The Atlanta Falcons’ next game is against the Houston Texans. After a disappointing performance against the Carolina Panthers do not be surprised if Deshaun Watson goes off against the Falcons.
Atlanta has a history of players breaking out against them and make below-average players look like stars. Fans should not be surprised if the Texans allow zero sacks.
After the Texans, the Atlanta Falcons have a three-game stretch against the Cardinals, Seahawks, and Rams. Kyler Murray will likely have his breakout game next week. The Falcons have back to back home games against the Seahawks and Rams, but Atlanta has shown us nothing in order to compete against those teams.
The week after Seattle the Atlanta Falcons have a bye week. If the Falcons have a 1-7 record by then, Raheem Morris will be named interim head coach. After the bye week, the Falcons have a five-game stretch against the Saints, Panthers, and Buccaneers.
Drew Brees will be back for the Falcons game so expect a blood bath. Atlanta might have a chance against the Panthers if Cam Newton is playing. If Kyle Allen is still the starting quarterback, the Panthers will beat the Atlanta Falcons. Jamesis Winston always plays well against the Falcons so that is another loss.
The Atlanta Falcons close out the season against the 49ers, Jaguars, and the Buccaneers. Kyle Shanahan could look for some revenge against his former team and that game could be another blood bath.
The Atlanta Falcons currently are 1-11 against the AFC in their past twelve meetings so expect another loss. The Buccaneers are likely going to fight for a playoff spot and this game will be a meaningless game for the Falcons.
The Atlanta Falcons have been a major disappointment this season. With a 1-3 start, there is no fight in this team. They have been dominated at some point every game this season except for the Eagles. They looked solid against Philadelphia and looked like a playoff time.
Something must change and with the remaining games on the schedule, there is a real possibility the Falcons lose every remaining game.