For a brief, shining moment, the Atlanta Falcons looked like they’d cap off two straight tough weeks against contenders with victories against said contenders. They were in a position to make it happen with a decisive stop against the Chiefs offense, followed by a long drive that brought them within striking distance of the end zone down five points. In the end, they came up just short, and it’s difficult not to be torn between being impressed at just how close they came and frustrated at how they ultimately lost.
Coming out of the toughest stretch of the season at 1-2 is not unexpected.