Despite Consecutive Losses, It’s Not Time to Hit Panic Button on Atlanta Falcons

October 24, 2016   ·   Brad Gagnon   ·   Jump to comments

I completely get why Atlanta Falcons fans might feel the need to do it. I understand why, after a second consecutive heart-breaking loss, they may be reaching for brown paper bags in order to prevent or control hyperventilation.
And I don't blame them for experiencing fears of impending doom after their team suffered its second home loss of the season on Sunday, to a team with a losing record no less.
Why might they hit the panic button despite the fact 4-3 Atlanta still leads the NFC South? 
Because the Falcons so easily could be 6-1 right now. And because this is a team that started the 2015 season with six wins in seven games before the wheels came off and their season went up in the flames, generated by a six-game midseason losing streak. 
Franchise quarterback Matt Ryan entered Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers as the NFL's highest-rated passer, while All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones led the league in receiving yards. The running game had ...

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