The Atlanta Falcons got off to a very shaky start over the first two games of the 2021 NFL season. They were blown off the turf in the second half by the Philadelphia Eagles, eventually losing 32-6 after the offense could barely function due to the play of the offense line. In Week 2, Atlanta put together a game effort against the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling within 3 points late in the third quarter. An offensive collapse in the fourth quarter—including two pick-sixes—wound up giving the Bucs a 23-point win, 48-25.
Developing young players could pay dividends for Arthur Smith’s Falcons
