The Atlanta Falcons are finding new ways to break their fans' hearts, as their 8-9 record tied for the division lead, yet they've been eliminated from playoff contention for a month. A four-game win streak to end the season gave fans enough hope, but the Falcons should have won the NFC South this year.
They got better as the season progressed, but losing seven of eight in the middle of the season did this team in. They had no excuse to lose to the Jets or get swept by the Panthers, and the elimination from playoff contention saw Arthur Blank finally opt to fire Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot.