It really seemed like they were about to win another game.
Throughout Sunday’s spat with the Detroit Lions, the Atlanta Falcons didn’t look like one of the worst teams in the NFL. On the contrary, they looked...pretty decent! They scored points, rattled off long drives, got defensive stops and didn’t make too many boneheaded decisions. They didn’t score enough, but they were in the lead.
That’s not to say they’re good, mind you, but under interim coach Raheem Morris, the Falcons have been better. They’ve looked more cohesive, more methodical, more consistent.