It was always going to be an eventful opening five games for the Falcons. They played a mixture of teams with playoff aspirations and had three top picks from the previous draft. Expectations were high for Arthur Smith’s much-improved squad on paper. While the setbacks have been heavy against two of the better teams in the league in Detroit and Jacksonville, there is plenty to be optimistic about, especially following a well-deserved win over a vastly improved Houston squad.
After observing the highs and lows, it’s time for the return of the roundtable, which has become a staple over the last two seasons.