The Atlanta Falcons finished the first half of the season with 4-4 record. Here's a look at how they have fared and what's ahead:
First-half rewind: In all fairness, the Falcons' first half could be viewed as "incomplete" based on how injuries set them back. Six starters were placed on injured reserve, including Pro Bowlers Devonta Freeman, Keanu Neal and Deion Jones. Playing without Neal, Jones and Ricardo Allen, not to mention without star defensive tackle Grady Jarrett for a couple games, left a gaping hole in the defense.