The 2018 version of the Atlanta Falcons are what we’ve always known as fans: continual promise interrupted by depressing heartbreak. The game against the Bengals said it all, as the offense looked amazing yet again, only for the game to be lost by one single point. Good grief. Here are some key takeaways from the game.
Offense is great, but not enough
In the NFL, scoring 30 or more points should be a guaranteed win. Scoring 35 or more should never result in a loss and yet that’s what we’ve gotten for two straight weeks.