The Falcons had one of their biggest games since moving to their new stadium in 2017. While it was a star-studded event, Atlanta came up a few inches short and the Chiefs left town with a 22-17 prime-time victory.
As for the Falcons, this loss drops them to 1-2 after three games. The record doesn’t look great but Atlanta has played two undefeated teams in the Chiefs and Steelers. The Falcons’ lone win came on the road against the 2-1 Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2.
Fortunately, the top two teams in the NFC South also lost on Sunday. So, where do the Falcons sit in the division entering Week 4? Check out the updated NFC South standings below.
| W | L | PF | PA | |
| New Orleans Saints | 2 | 1 | 103 | 44 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2 | 1 | 64 | 62 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 1 | 2 | 49 | 61 |
| Carolina Panthers | 1 | 2 | 49 | 95 |
Atlanta may be tied with the Panthers for third, the team’s next three games are all against divisional opponents, with two of those games coming at home (Saints and Buccaneers). The Saints suffered a 15-12 loss at the hands of the Eagles.
Meanwhile, the Buccaneers were dismantled by the Denver Broncos Sunday, losing by a final score of 26-7. By the end of October, the Falcons will have played four of six divisional games, giving us a better idea of what kind of team this is and whether or not the playoffs are a real possibility.
In Week 4, the Falcons will host the Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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