Facing four playoff teams and your biggest rival to start the season with a new coaching staff and starting quarterback was bound to put your team in precarious positions. The Falcons were also in a new environment playing multiple primetime games against the most battle-tested opposition. They had to battle through adversity with two starting offensive linemen injured. It can’t be overlooked how much time Kirk Cousins needed to reacclimate to being under center following such a devastating injury.
For all the self-inflicted mistakes and setbacks, they have fared well during what will likely be the most difficult portion of the season.