"The Atlanta Falcons weren't going to get a much two game stretch than the one against the Saints and Jets, and it represented their last, best hope to claw their way back into the NFC South. Instead, they did what they've done so many times in recent years with such aplomb and found a way to lose on a rainy day in New Jersey. With Nick Folks' 56 yard field goal just squeaking through, Atlanta dropped to 4-8 and their season is officially over."
"When the Falcons needed a stop, they couldn't get one. When they needed a big play, they got drops, especially on the last critical drive when David Sills and Darnell Mooney both failed to reel in first downs that would have changed the game. And they got weather-aided mistakes that doomed them, from Mike Hughes slipping in coverage to Jamal Agnew muffing a punt the Jets picked up at the two yard line and powered in for their first touchdown."
"Atlanta got it first, and Jamal Agnew got it back to the 24. Bijan Robinson stumbled his way to seven yards on first down. Bijan then reeled off 11 yards and another first down. He followed that up with four yards, and then Deven Thompkins took a carry for five yards. Then Tyler Allgeier was stopped cold on a toss to lose a yard. Bradley Pinion punted and the Jets had it inside the 15."
Atlanta's 4-8 loss in New Jersey ended any realistic hope of winning the NFC South after Nick Folks' 56 yard field goal squeezed through in rainy conditions. Offensive miscues included costly drops by David Sills and Darnell Mooney on a final critical drive that would have produced first downs. Special-teams and defensive errors compounded the problems, including Jamal Agnew's muffed punt returned for a touchdown and Mike Hughes slipping in coverage. The performance exhibited failures in offense, defense, and special teams. The remaining games amount to playing out the schedule while the franchise considers personnel and strategic changes.
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