Atlanta will end its opening seven-game stretch – largely believed to be the toughest such run on the team’s schedule – with the opportunity to emerge with a winning record. To improve to 4-3 on the season, the Falcons will need to upend the defending AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals on the road.
The Falcons haven’t appeared intimidated by any opponent so far this season, including the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. That contest, also on the road, was arguably the team’s worst performance through an entire game, but this weekend offers a measuring stick of sorts to see just how far this squad has come since then.