We all know that the 2008 Detroit Lions went 4-0 in the preseason before going 0-16. Do not let the anomaly fool you, there is a lot to lose or gain from preseason games. The preseason is where you build depth, which is what cost the Atlanta Falcons in 2017 and 2018.
The Falcons record in the preseason for both 2017 & 2018? 0-8. The Falcons went win-less in the preseason the last two years combined and the way their seasons went was reflective of the lack of preseason productivity.
Yes, there are going to be plenty that disagree with that notion, but Dan Quinn’s record is a mirror image of what this team does in the preseason.