For the fourth consecutive season the Falcons have started the season out on the back foot, losing in Week 1 in what was yet again demoralizing fashion.
I will say, however, after the Eagles took a 7-3 lead on their first drive of the game Atlanta never took the lead again, so at least there wasn’t a historic collapse this time around. Yes, the bar is below the floor at this point.
Sporting a 0-1 record, the Falcons now have to face what is essentially their toughest game of the season on paper, in Tampa Bay against Tom Brady and the defending champion Buccaneers (who have a few extra days of rest after playing on Thursday).