Just when you think things are finally looking up for the Atlanta Falcons, they do most Falcons-like thing you can imagine. Sunday’s 34-30 loss to Washington was the kind that can derail a season just four weeks in.
Atlanta appeared to be firmly in control of the game with an eight-point lead in the fourth, but the team couldn’t slow down quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who led Washington back with two fourth-quarter touchdown passes.
Here’s a quick breakdown of how the Falcons’ offensive, defensive and special teams units performed during Sunday’s loss to Washington.