The Falcons get their first divisional game of the season, and it’s against the Carolina Panthers. In years past, this would be an easy get-right game, given that Atlanta has historically rolled right by them.
Unfortunately for Atlanta, the Panthers are 2-2, have a new coach and new quarterback, and look like a solid squad rounding into some level of success. Atlanta desperately needs this win for their own morale and their futures, but is there any reason to believe they’ll get it?
Brace yourself: This is not a pretty comparison.
The Falcons boast a better offense on paper and in real life, but the gap in production between these two offenses has not been as significant as I would like.