"The Atlanta Falcons are very good at building us up and tearing us down, and this was the demolition phase. After an impressive game where they ran all over the Minnesota defense and swarmed the Vikings offense en route to a 22-6 victory on Sunday Night Football, the Falcons had to face a struggling Carolina team on the road with an opportunity in front of them to move to 2-1. They...did not take advantage."
"Instead, everything looked difficult for the Falcons. Michael Penix Jr. missed easy throws, was under pressure often, and threw a can't-do-it pick six. Zac Robinson couldn't seem to scheme up answers and came out throwing on a day where Bijan Robinson was regularly excellent. The defense was actually pretty good on balance, but couldn't get big stops when it counted. Special teams saw missed field goals, muffed returns, and an uncharacteristic short Bradley Pinion punt."
Falcons followed a dominant performance over Minnesota with a surprising, lopsided loss to Carolina that dropped them to 1-2 overall and 0-2 in the NFC South. Michael Penix Jr. missed routine throws, faced frequent pressure, and threw a pick-six. Offensive playcalling by Zac Robinson failed to find adjustments despite strong rushing from Bijan Robinson. The defense played reasonably well overall but failed to deliver timely stops. Special teams miscues included missed field goals, muffed returns, and a short punt by Bradley Pinion. The result produced doubt about passing consistency, coaching, and the team's ability to sustain success.
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