After the 30-0 embarrassment against the Carolina Panthers, something big needed to change for the Atlanta Falcons.
Players talked about accountability. Coaches talked about execution. But the real change came from a quiet adjustment that didn’t even show up on any stat sheet.
In a simple switch, offensive coordinator Zac Robinson moved from the coaches’ booth down to the sideline.
The move was designed to improve communication with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the offense after weeks of misfires and inconsistency. And the results were immediate.
The Falcons responded with their best offensive performance of the season in Week 4 against the Commanders, and followed that up with a shocking primetime upset over the Buffalo Bills after the bye week.