Just recently, the NFL released every team’s 2020 schedule and the Falcons have one of the toughest in the league. Here is my take on how the team will fare in each game.
Week 1, Sept. 13: vs. Seahawks
The Falcons open the season at home here against an incredibly talented Seahawks team. The last time these two met in 2019, Atlanta fell to Seattle. This offseason, both teams upgraded their rosters but I see the Falcons starting off slow. Atlanta’s offense will still be trying to mesh and the Seahawks’ savvy coaching staff will present a tough Week 1 challenge.
OUTCOME: LOSS, 0-1
Week 2, Sept. 20: at Cowboys
The Falcons have shown in history that they can beat Mike McCarthy, the Cowboys’ new head coach. Plus, Atlanta has beaten Dallas in two out of the last three matchups. The Falcons should go into Week 2 with a stronger mesh point in the core of their offense. If history repeats itself and the team can learn from its mistakes, Atlanta should win this game, and I think they do.
OUTCOME: WIN, 1-1
Week 3, Sept. 27: vs. Bears
I think the Falcons have a better roster than the Bears through and through, but this game won’t be as easy as consensus has it being. If Mitch Trubisky is in at quarterback for Chicago, this should be a win for Atlanta. The Falcons have more talent, it’s a home game in Atlanta, and the identity of the team should be shaping through. However, if Nick Foles is taking snaps, the Falcons may be in for a tougher matchup. They’ve only ever gotten the best of Foles. I think regardless of who’s in at quarterback, though, the Falcons are the better team and come away with a victory.
OUTCOME: WIN, 2-1
Week 4, Oct. 5: at Packers (MNF)
This is where the Falcons show how truly battle tested they are. The Packers are an incredibly strong team. Though many believe they had a horrendous draft, and even if they did, their roster was already consummate. Green Bay is loaded with depth, have a formidable offensive scheme with talent across the board on defense. This will be a tough challenge for Atlanta, especially playing at Lambeau Field. While the Falcons are certainly a talented team, the Packers are the more proven team for this year.
OUTCOME: LOSS, 2-2