The Falcons didn’t lose to the Washington Commanders because of any one thing. What was clear is that the injuries cropping up in recent weeks had an impact.
Without Ta’Quon Graham, the Falcons went from a semi-admirable slowdown of the Bears to getting beat up on the ground against the Commanders. Without Kyle Pitts, a typically moribund passing game was just a tick less productive until a huge play late gave the Falcons a fighting chance. Without Arnold Ebiketie, who exited the game after just nine snaps, the Falcons pass rush was slowed. And so on.
Atlanta still kept it close despite all that, but it’s worth looking at the snap counts to see how the team’s plans changed and who was asked to step up.