The Atlanta Falcons needed this win, and they got this win. Everything else doesn’t really matter at the moment, so you’re welcome to keep scrolling.
For those of you who hung in, let’s note that this Falcons victory was one that fell just short of hollow. We knew the Falcons would have to hang in against a tough Buccaneers offense, and they just barely did so. We knew the offense would have to be great, and they were merely very good once injuries kicked in. The greatest concern is that the Falcons are going to be without Calvin Ridley for a week, I’d wager, and may have lost Mohamed Sanu and Matt Bryant for a length of time, as well.