By week four of the 2018 season, the Atlanta Falcons and injury bug were practically dating. They had lost Devonta Freeman, Keanu Neal, and Ricardo Allen to season ending injuries. And Deion Jones was on injured reserve, returning well after any meaningful games were left.
Derrick Shelby and even Josh Harris, the long snapper, made a trip to IR.
It’s what every fan pointed to as the reason for the first losing season under Dan Quinn. It’s what made you tear your hair out and shout an expletive every time a play should’ve been made, could’ve been made, or would’ve been made if the starters were in.