The Falcons have officially reached crisis mode. After losing two very winnable games against the Titans and Colts, they needed some type of strong response against an ultra-talented Texans team. The offense responded well in difficult circumstances. As they put together solid drives and produced explosive plays, the defense allowed double the amount in what was their worst performance under Dan Quinn.
It was a deplorable display on every level of the defense. No pressure was generated by any player outside of Grady Jarrett. The linebackers were either consistently out of position or failed to make plays in the open field.