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Atlanta Falcons Jalen Mayfield needs to be directed to the bench

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Javon Hargrave #97 of the Philadelphia Eagles sacks Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Among the endless list of atrocities that was the Atlanta Falcons loss near the top of that list sits offensive guard Jalen Mayfield. Mayfield was incapable on Sunday and consistently beat and driven back into quarterback Matt Ryan.

Mayfield appeared to be a college athlete over his skis attempting to stop elite NFL pass rushers. While the offensive line as a whole struggled the biggest eyesore was Mayfield.