It would be foolish to assume you could gain some great insights into how and why the Falcons played the most chaotic NFL game of the year thus far just by looking at playing time. That said, it’s a weekly tradition around here, and there are a few clues, so it doesn’t hurt to take a closer look.
As you might have guessed, injury played a role on the defensive side of the ball, while on offense we saw Damiere Byrd earn a stranglehold on the third receiver job. We also saw special teams slip a little bit this week for essentially the first time all year, which may also have been caused by injuries and replacements.