It didn’t take long for the Falcons to come under pressure and fire for their performance in 2017. The offense was under scrutiny for their tame showing against Chicago. With only two explosive plays coming from a coverage bust and Austin Hooper’s stiff-arm, everything felt lackluster. Two big plays weren’t going to cut it against Green Bay’s high-powered offense.
The running game was ineffective against Chicago, but Steve Sarkisian’s play calling felt far too conservative. There wasn’t much variety behind his decisions either. It was time to loosen things up and remember what made this offense a dominant unit.