After raising hopes with an inspiring 3-1 run under interim head coach Raheem Morris, the Falcons plummeted back down to earth against the Saints on Sunday. The offense was a disaster, and the defense reverted to some of its worst habits against a New Orleans offense helmed by backup QB Taysom Hill. It was a thoroughly ugly game made worse by a truly inept coaching performance.
The good news is that the loss helped the Falcons maintain a quality pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and that’s about the only shred of positivity we have.