It was only two weeks ago when the Falcons’ season couldn’t have looked bleaker. A dreadful second half showing in Pittsburgh left them soul-searching at 1-4. With a defense bereft of talent following injuries to several key players, it was difficult to envision Dan Quinn’s squad salvaging what was quickly becoming a lost season. A favorable two-game home stretch against the Buccaneers and Giants was their last glimmer of hope. Beating two bottom-tier teams was required for them to prove they aren’t in complete disarray. It hasn’t been pretty or convincing, but the Falcons are on the road back to relevancy in the NFC.
Winning in the trenches provides optimism for the Falcons in their quest to find balance
