Back-to-back defeats for the Atlanta Falcons have made things uncomfortably tight atop the NFC South coming out of their much needed bye week, which has given them a chance to regroup and recalibrate.
The Birds went into that bye coming off of their worst game of the season, falling flat on their face in Denver. With the Buccaneers’ triumph over the Giants last weekend, just one game separates the top teams at the summit of the NFC South. Atlanta does own the tiebreaker. as well.
The Falcons will have the biggest possible logistical advantage against the 7-4 Chargers, who not only played last Monday but also are traveling cross country from California to Georgia for this one.