Although his status shouldn’t be questioned going into 2019, this is a crucial final month of the season for Dan Quinn. The fiery head coach has been under major scrutiny during the Falcons’ three-game losing streak. From his team not showing up in Cleveland to multiple costly decisions against Dallas to the Thanksgiving debacle in New Orleans, it’s been an extremely difficult stretch for someone who is accustomed to success.
What Quinn accomplished in 2016 and 2017 was significant in creating a winning precedent in Atlanta. This recent triumph felt more complete compared to their previous achievements under Mike Smith, where they won numerous close games through Matt Ryan’s undoubted resilience and Matt Bryant’s incredible right leg.