There appeared to be a collective groan from the fan base and the team also when Panthers safety Juston Burris hauled in a fourth quarter interception. After a promising drive by the Atlanta Falcons got the team into the red zone, the turnover by quarterback Matt Ryan all but slammed the door on a comeback by the Falcons.
Now the team is in unprecedented waters. Equipped with an 0-5 record for the first time since 1997, the Falcons allowed a five-game winning streak over the Carolina Panthers to end and have moved on from their head coach and general manager five games into the season.