In 2018, the Atlanta Falcons offense improved in almost every way you can think of from 2017. They scored more points, gained more yards, absorbed (one) fewer penalty, and made more of their drives. Had that been accompanied by a dynamite defensive campaign, the Atlanta Falcons may well have been a playoff team.
They were not, however, and this year got offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian fired. To understand why that might have happened, you have to look beyond the raw numbers. However, you should still look at the raw numbers to see what a second year in the scheme, some improvement in execution, and the addition of Calvin Ridley wrought despite injuries along the offensive line and to stud running back Devonta Freeman.