What do the Falcons need to fix to make the 2025 season a success?

"We know what the Atlanta Falcons have done well in 2025 thus far. They have run the ball very well three out of four weeks, their pressure has been pretty consistent and far better than at any time in recent memory, and they've had timely turnovers and a handful of big plays to help them pilot their way to a pair of wins."

"All of that matters, but I know we're not alone in believing this team is far from a finished product. With that in mind, and with battles against motivated Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers teams on deck, it's worth asking how the Falcons can better and fully realize their considerable potential. Tre'Shon Diaz, Saivion Mixson, and I took a swing at naming three things the Falcons can fix that will help them get there."

"The team's worst and best performances of the season occurred just a week apart. It may be October, but a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde dynamic won't lead to sustained winning. The Falcons have to continue to focus on details and execution. This team can stay in any game if they play smart and clean football. The splash plays and high-scoring affairs are fun, but those things don't happen if the little things aren't completed."

"Atlanta's field position woes stem from a myriad of issues. Trouble fielding knuckle balls against the Panthers (kicker Ryan Fitzgerald is already prolific at this technique), missed field goals, bad coverage and lane discipline on punts and kickoffs, and an offense that has stalled out or turned the ball over. Some of these are bigger strains than others, but all need to be mitigated as much as possible."

The Falcons have run the ball very well in three of four weeks, generated consistent pressure, and produced timely turnovers and key big plays that led to two wins. Performance inconsistency has produced both the team's worst and best showings in close succession, exposing a need for focus on details and execution. Field position problems arise from trouble fielding knuckle balls, missed field goals, poor coverage and lane discipline on punts and kickoffs, and offensive stalls or turnovers. Some issues are larger strains, but all require mitigation to avoid putting the defense in difficult situations.

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