A win in Week 8 would have given the Atlanta Falcons their first winning record since the 2017 season. Instead, Sunday’s 19-13 loss to the NFC South-rival Carolina Panthers dropped the team to 3-4. In Week 9, the Saints host the Falcons and despite losing starting quarterback Jameis Winston for the year, New Orleans has an elite defense and solid running game.
Before we turn our attention to next weekend’s rivalry game, though, let’s check out the best and worst of Atlanta’s Pro Football Focus grades from Week 8, and for the season overall.
