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Falcons' biggest red flag is exactly what fans have been screaming about for weeks

The Atlanta Falcons 31-25 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany was more than another tally in the loss column — it was a flashing neon sign confirming what fans have been yelling about for weeks. The team’s biggest issue isn’t talent. It’s not coaching. It’s the inconsistency under center.

Quarterback inconsistency continues to haunt Atlanta

Bleacher Report’s Week 10 recap didn’t sugarcoat it: Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been far too inconsistent. That was on full display Sunday.

For every dazzling throw that reminded fans why the Falcons drafted him so high, there was a head-scratching miss or drive- killing mistake that swung momentum back to the Colts.