"Penix might be the biggest winner from yesterday. That was the worst defense the Falcons have played by a long shot, and the offense couldn't get anything going. Moving forward, fans need to understand that grading Penix in this offense requires a curve. He definitely has bad plays where blame can't be shifted, but he's not anchoring this group. Based on what we saw yesterday, he's been keeping them afloat more times than not."
"It was National Tight Ends Day, and Pitts celebrated by leading the team in targets, receptions, and receiving yards (he even rushed the passer!). The hands remained reliable during the quarterback switch, but the bland route concepts also followed him. Whenever he's been allowed to stretch his legs, good things happen for the Falcons offense. Pitts has been the most consistent receiving option this year and is meeting the standard the team set for him."
The Atlanta Falcons converted one loss into two and risk extending that to a four-game skid without quick fixes. Penix missed time with an injury, but his play has generally kept the offense afloat and he should be graded with context. The offense failed to move the ball against an inferior defense. Tight end Kyle Pitts led the team in targets, receptions, and receiving yards while limited route concepts capped his impact. Special teams tackler Ford has been a reliable contributor after early rust. Kirk Cousins currently offers little trade value after recent performances.
Read at The Falcoholic
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