Although it hasn’t been quite as dramatic as the first four games of the season, the recent four-game stretch has been fulfilling and illuminating for the Atlanta Falcons. Winning three out of the last four games was crucial for their aspirations to win the NFC South. They have taken command of the division for now. No matter how excruciating both games were at times, beating Tampa Bay shows significant steps of progression for the franchise.
Despite being on a clear upward trajectory, there is no denying the defense’s fragility. If it wasn’t for the star power of Jessie Bates and A.