It’s halftime, and the Falcons are losing by 10. This isn’t surprising, but the how might be a little surprising.
The Falcons defense has held up fairly well today, limiting the Rams to 13 first half points despite no turnovers and only a little bit of pressure. That should have the game in reach, but it doesn’t, because the offense has faltered again and again and Matt Bryant missed another field goal. That’s left Atlanta with just three points and a world of frustration, while the defense’s handful of (typical) glaring lapses are now extremely consequential.