Atlanta Falcons should be encouraged after Dolphins loss to Jaguars

The Atlanta Falcons have had two weeks to prepare for the Miami Dolphins two weeks after getting their second win in London. For Atlanta, last Sunday could not have gone better. The Dolphins had to travel to London and suffered a heartbreaking loss.

Not only was the loss a heartbreaker it came at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars who hadn’t won a game before they beat the Dolphins on Sunday. For Atlanta, there couldn’t be a softer opponent headed out of their bye week.

The Miami defense looks vulnerable and with Tua, at quarterback, the offense seems stuck in neutral with Tua not good enough to elevate the players around him but not hurting the offense either.

The Atlanta Falcons are going to have a massive advantage with Matt Ryan facing Tua

Matt Ryan will be the best player on the field for either side on Sunday that should encourage the Falcons and their fans headed into a pivotal game. A win on Sunday brings hope back alive for an Atlanta team who still has a lot of winnable games on their schedule.

Miami looked lost against the Jaguars, they lack an identity as a football team. They are average at every position group while failing to be elite in their strategies or execution. Atlanta has the better-skill players and quarterback which should be enough to put them over the top against Miami.

The Dolphins season appears to be over before it has fully started, Atlanta cannot afford to lose to a team like Miami. With this in mind, Sunday’s game is a must-win if Atlanta is going to climb back into the wildcard race.

Calvin Ridley is set to return and Matt Ryan and Kyle Pitts finally seem to be on the same page. This should be enough to give an Atlanta offense the advantage and the win as the Dolphins limp into week seven.