Pundits like to talk about how Coach Matt LaFleur keeps his focus fixed only on the team’s next game. While that might be true with regard to weekly game planning, you can be sure that Coach Matt never has the remaining schedule far from his thoughts or preparations.
For example, Davante Adams was openly pissed at being held out of the Falcons’ game. While he directed his criticism at the doctors who apparently recommended he sit out the game and rest his hamstring, the ultimate decision was undoubtedly LaFleur’s. The coach must have felt the team could beat the Falcons even without their star receiver, so he decided to save him for the more challenging games later in the season.