Although it is only Week 6 of the NFL season and it feels like the action has just begun, the Falcons have reached their bye week. That means 12 more games await this team, and it provides the coaching staff an opportunity to really self-scout and make adjustments to the way they are deploying their players.
Partially out of necessity, Atlanta has been forced to rely on its young players so far. That should pay dividends down the road as the players continue to adjust to NFL competition, but, Arthur Smith is also aware of just how long this season can be for a young player.