The Atlanta Falcons blew another chance to move above .500 on Sunday, losing 35-17 to the Bengals in Cincinnati. Marcus Mariota, Kyle Pitts and Drake London were no match for Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and the Bengals offense.
One week after winning NFC Offensive Player of the Week, Falcons fans are back to questioning Mariota as the starting QB. Here’s how Twitter reacted to Atlanta’s fourth loss of the season.
Stubbornness. https://t.co/F2mC60F70C
— Scott Carasik (@CarasikS) October 23, 2022
Losing sucks regardless, but if you were realistic and honest with yourself, this game isn’t surprising to you. I’m still bullish on where this team is headed, and if the Falcons were to lose, I prefer it to a non-conference opponent
— Ev Glaze (@Everett_G07) October 23, 2022
Today's game reinforces the fact that:
Explosive passing game >>>>> Explosive running game
— Nique (@therealpattman) October 23, 2022
if you watch Mariota, he’s always like a second behind. when he decides to run, he should’ve decided a second prior. his reads are slow and late. he’s not an NFL QB https://t.co/x1zLq9a6h1
— andrew (@_andrewcc) October 23, 2022
Falcons passing concepts with Mariota pic.twitter.com/CmjeSWdjdF
— 👻 Spooky Damski 🎃 (@Damski32) October 23, 2022
Joe Burrow today: 482 passing yards
Marcus Mariota last THREE games: 415 passing yards— Box Score Kenny 🏟 (@projectjax) October 23, 2022
Embarrassing.
— Start Ridder, Free Pitts (@RiseUpReader) October 23, 2022
I don’t mind the Ridder conversation because there’s an argument to be made for trying him.
BUT, the Falcons are not changing quarterbacks as long as they’re within two or three games away of .500.
— Mike Conti (@MikeConti929) October 23, 2022
The Falcons are still going to be good and fun much of the 2022 season. Sometimes you need to have your wings burnt a little bit to remember you're not ready to fly to the sun
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) October 23, 2022
Joe Burrow vs the Falcons defense pic.twitter.com/qIDfSsPGA8
— Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz (@LeBatardShow) October 23, 2022
This kid wanted all the smoke with the Falcons' mascot 😂💨
(via @NFLonFOX)pic.twitter.com/WusAEJFEhR
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 23, 2022
Even PJ Walker for the Panthers threw it 22 times today……#RiseUp
— Jon M Chuckery (@jmch316) October 23, 2022
Hurst had a better game than Pitts pic.twitter.com/LJsJkRLlS0
— 4️⃣🅿️FKAN (@ChrisTh99478860) October 23, 2022
Malone, the player the Falcons essentially traded Matt Ryan for, has 1 sack and 2 hurries today by my count. Good day for a guy on a limited snap count.
— Scott Carasik (@CarasikS) October 23, 2022
Unleash Desmond Ridder!!
— SportsTalkATL Alex (@GeauxSportsTalk) October 23, 2022
The Falcons blitzed Joe Burrow only twice on 45 dropbacks, the 2nd-lowest blitz rate faced of his career (4%).
Burrow responded by throwing for 467 yards against 4-or-fewer pass rushers, the most by a QB in a game in the NGS era (since 2016).#ATLvsCIN | Powered by @awscloud pic.twitter.com/GsZ3W8xIqh
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) October 23, 2022
The Falcons, who have been behind by ~3 scores all day, have attempted 13 passes.
They won't even throw when getting crushed. This scheme has just ruined London and Pitts.
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) October 23, 2022
I need all my falcons scouts on Twitter whenever y’all look at the film. Tell me if mariota didn’t see the field well or receivers aren’t getting open this game because he’s been holding the ball or a lot which I think causes a couple sacks.
— Brice Lewis FOX 56 (@bricey_2k) October 23, 2022
Respect.#NationalTightEndDay pic.twitter.com/opV1ToNoVY
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 23, 2022
We are never getting over .500 are we?
— Brian Reynolds (@falconsrule17) October 23, 2022
LIVE: Marcus Mariota press conference https://t.co/Kjg43lt5Pw
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 23, 2022
LIVE: Arthur Smith press conference. https://t.co/7TfnTHEal6
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 23, 2022
The #Falcons couldn’t contain the Bengals offense in Week 7, allowing 537 yards during Sunday’s 35-17 loss. https://t.co/RoFw1WdBXO
— The Falcons Wire (@TheFalconsWire) October 23, 2022
