The Falcons weren’t expected to beat the Bills, obviously, but they still put forth a strong effort that saw them lead at halftime before things went awry in the second half. The loss did remove them from playoff contention officially, however, meaning any faint playoff hopes you may have been clinging to are officially dead. Rest in peace, playoff hopes.
Atlanta hung on longer than anticipated, and while they’re lined up for their fourth straight losing season, this one had its bright moments. The Falcons also head into the offseason with more cap space than last year, a pick that is guaranteed to fall in the top 16, and the emergence of A.