The Falcons lost an all-important home game to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, and they fall to 5-8 on the season. It remains to be seen how this loss impacts their standing in the division with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints playing on Monday night, but it will undoubtedly be a big setback.
At long last Atlanta enters its bye week, but it may have let a golden opportunity slip past. Now, with a true uphill climb to reach the postseason, the Falcons may turn their sights to the future.