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Studs and Duds from Falcons’ 38-6 loss to the Broncos

The Atlanta Falcons barely showed up for their Week 11 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Not only could they not score, but they also couldn’t stop the Broncos from scoring en route to a 38-6 loss. The team now goes into the bye week on a two-game …

The Atlanta Falcons barely showed up for their Week 11 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Not only could they not score, but they also couldn’t stop the Broncos from scoring en route to a 38-6 loss. The team now goes into the bye week on a two-game losing streak and a record of 6-5.

In this week’s edition of studs and duds, kicker Younghoe Koo gets redemption while quarterback Kirk Cousins and a few others come up short:

After being the main reason the Falcons lost a week ago, he was the only player to score against Denver in Week 11. It wasn’t much, but Koo’s two field goals kept Atlanta from getting completely shut out on Sunday. There wasn’t much to like about the team’s performance but seeing Koo bounce back bodes well going forward.

It wasn’t a good showing for Kirk. For the first time in his career, the veteran quarterback was held without a touchdown in back-to-back games. This was 10 days after being voted the mid-season Comeback Player of the Year award. Cousins was under pressure for much of the day and wasn’t sharp when he did have time.

While the quarterback will get the most attention for a poor showing, the offensive line needs to be held accountable as well. For two weeks in a row, this unit has been detrimental to the team’s success. The Falcons allowed four sacks and the team rushed for just 50 yards against the Broncos on Sunday. For a group that’s supposed to be one of the best in the league, they sure aren’t playing like it.

The Falcons defense is starting to become a real problem as the season goes on. While this group accounted for one sack in Week 11, Atlanta is the only team in the Super Bowl era to fail to get 10 sacks in the first 10 games. Considering how long the pass rush has been an issue, it’s a shame there still doesn’t appear to be an answer.

Not only do the Falcons have issues getting after the quarterback, but they’ve failed miserably in coverage. While injuries played a factor, the Broncos’ playmakers moved the ball with ease and made effortless attempts to find space and get downfield.

Falcons vs Broncos: Staff picks and predictions for Week 11

Falcons vs Broncos: Staff picks and predictions for Week 11 matchup in Denver

The Atlanta Falcons will take the field for a rare late-afternoon game against the Denver Broncos in Week 11. Sunday’s matchup starts at 4:05 p.m. ET inside Empower Field At Mile High.

The Falcons are 6-4 following last week’s three-point loss to the New Orleans Saints. It was the team’s first road loss of the season. Atlanta will look to bounce back against a young Broncos team led by former Saints head coach Sean Payton and rookie quarterback Bo Nix.

Which team will win Sunday’s showdown in Denver? Check out our Falcons Wire staff picks and predictions for Week 11 below:

Crissy Froyd (5-4):

The Falcons suffered a tough (and highly unexpected) loss when they fell 20-17 to the Saints, who were in a complete state of transition. The issues for Atlanta came from, more than anything else, missed opportunities, missed field goals and self-inflicted wounds. A slow start was also yet again a problem, and this time, the “Cardiac Falcons” were not able to move past that. They can fix these things this week against the Broncos. Falcons 27, Broncos 21

Deen Worley (6-3)

The Falcons faltered last week in New Orleans by way of three missed field goal attempts by Younghoe Koo. This go around, playing in the Mile High city, Koo has a chance to redeem himself. Even though it’s outdoors, field goal attempts in Denver are akin to that of a dome given the thinner atmosphere. This time around, Koo nets a game-winning kick to give the Falcons the win. Falcons 21, Broncos 20

Matt Urben (5-4):

The Denver Broncos are on a two-game losing streak, but they’re still a tough team in a good division. While the Falcons blew a game they should’ve won in Week 10, we’ve seen this team respond well after their other losses this season. Atlanta’s ability to run the football will be the difference in Sunday’s game. I like the Falcons to win by eight on the road in Week 11. Falcons 24, Broncos 16

Check out the team’s updated 53-man roster, depth chart and injury report ahead of Sunday’s road matchup against the Denver Broncos.

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