The Atlanta Falcons started off their Week 2 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers about as poorly as expected, quickly falling behind before halftime and looking out of sorts on both sides of the ball. However, a third quarter rally brought the team within 2 points, as Atlanta roared back to life and appeared to be giving the defending Super Bowl champions a game heading into the fourth quarter. Some big mistakes late, including two pick-sixes, caused things to end in another blowout—but there were some encouraging signs.
This week, the Falcons travel to take on a much easier opponent in the struggling New York Giants.