The vibes are certainly different going into a fascinating Week 4 matchup against Jacksonville. Although it should be considered a legitimate success for the Falcons to be 2-1, fans can’t lose sight of what transpired last week against the Lions. Arthur Smith’s team looked outmatched, out-coached, and outworked. That’s got to be concerning for a team that built their identity on punishing teams for four quarters and being resilient.
A one-sided defeat against a playoff-caliber opponent is bound to bring optimism down. From how the offensive line crumbled to the offensive coaching staff not offering many strategic adjustments, the loss in Detroit felt deflating in what was considered an even matchup going into the game.