If Devonta Freeman had just suffered a season-ending injury after six productive games, the Falcons would have a major adjustment period to navigate now that he’s on the shelf for at least most of the rest of the season. As cruel as it sounds, though, Atlanta doesn’t have to do much to prepare for life without Freeman over the long haul.
That’s because they’ve barely had Freeman, of course. He’s touched the ball just 19 times for 103 yards in 2018 between two weeks, leaving Tevin Coleman and Ito Smith to carry the load.