Many were hoping the Atlanta Falcons would start tanking after their horrific first half so they could be in a position to draft Chase Young to help their pass rush since it seemed like Takk McKinley and Vic Beasley couldn’t get the job done.
Fans were calling for the head of Dan Quinn, wanted Devonta Freeman, Vic Beasley, and Desmond Trufant gone. What a difference a week makes.
The Atlanta Falcons faced two playoff contenders after their bye week in the Saints and the Panthers. While some were expected for the Falcons to play better, no one expected them to look damn near elite as they won both games in blowout fashion.