When assessing both teams on paper, it was difficult to see how the Falcons were going to remain competitive against the Saints. Julio Jones was unable to play due to a shoulder injury. With Austin Hooper already sidelined, it left Matt Ryan with Calvin Ridley and a variety of receivers he doesn’t fully trust. To face one of the best teams in the NFL on a short week is a tall order in itself. To do it without two of your star weapons, along with coming off a grueling beating four days ago, is a nightmare waiting to happen.
Lingering issues in the trenches haunt the Falcons again on Thanksgiving
