The Atlanta Falcons are coming off back-to-back wins that sparked a coach firing in Tampa Bay and a fire sale in New Jersey, so it’s not a surprise to anyone that they’re being more warmly received by fans and analysts alike. A little defensive improvement here and the continued high-powered thrumming of the offense here and you’ve got yourself a contender, or at least a team that figures to stay in contention until the end.
Will they actually make the playoffs, though? On that count, fans are certainly less certain.
Our weekly FanPulse poll over a random, motley and delightful assortment of Falcons fans found that 58% think the team will ultimately not make the playoffs, which 42% think they will.