The Falcons have a lot of soul-searching to do in the days and weeks ahead. Dan Quinn’s job is apparently safe for now, but his status beyond this week’s game is decidedly uncertain. Where do they go from here? Is this season officially a lost cause? I can’t answer those questions, but I can tell you who excelled and who struggled during yesterday’s game. So without further ado, here’s this week’s edition of “3 Falcons up, 3 Falcons down.”

Three Falcons Up

Pick 6 in the 4th quarter aside, Matthew Thomas Ryan played some courageous football yesterday.