FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – In a hard-fought game against the top-seeded Eagles, the Falcons’ season came to an end on fourth down at the goal line. In a year in which perhaps no team was under more scrutiny than the Falcons, they managed to become the only NFC team to make a return trip to the postseason – the second playoff trip in three years under head coach Dan Quinn.
Today’s Early Bird Report includes reactions from the Falcons’ divisional round loss to the Eagles as well as a stunning end to the Saints’ season.
FALCONS HEADLINES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
Sports Illustrated: Eagles’ O-line, pass rush excel in win over Falcons
In the week leading up to Saturday’s divisional round matchup, Quinn expressed his belief that the game may be determined at the line of scrimmage.