After a one week reprieve from a difficult opening schedule, the Falcons have to follow the Panthers with a Week 9 tilt against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Chargers, of course, are a team on the rise. With borderline elite quarterback Justin Herbert under center and plenty of playmakers stacking up on both sides of the ball, they’re fresh off a 9-7 season and are hoping to truly arrive this year. That will be challenging, given that they’re playing in an AFC West where every team has a legitimate shot at being good, but the talent here is undeniable.