"What a weird season this has been for the Falcons, and I absolutely mean that in a bad way. Any hope we had early on was choked out weeks ago. Nothing this team does makes sense, whether it's getting shut out entirely by the Carolina Panthers or beating the Bills. And normally in a lost season, in a season where we're looking ahead to 2026 with several weeks left in THIS season, we'd be talking about the Falcons draft position."
"This year we'd be talking about the RAMS' draft position in the first round, because the team traded that pick away last year to trade back up into the first and select James Pearce Jr. I loved the pick. I don't want anyone to misunderstand me there. We've been begging for a pass rush for years, and the defensive rookies on this team have impressed me."
"On one hand, a win would be less embarrassing for the Falcons and for all of us. That's always a good thing. It would also be kind of funny if the Buccaneers got knocked out of the postseason by the Panthers. If I can't enjoy the Falcons I'm going to root for chaos, and a Panthers team that pretty much came out of nowhere to be competitive this season fits that bill."
The Falcons have experienced a confusing, disappointing season marked by inconsistent performances such as being shut out by the Panthers and beating the Bills. A previous trade sent the Rams' first-round pick away after the team moved up to select James Pearce Jr., which removed a valuable draft asset and complicates future roster building. Defensive rookies have shown promise and safety Xavier Watts appears to be a solid addition. A Thursday short-week game creates debate: a win would lessen embarrassment and could delay calls to fire the staff, while some fans prefer chaotic outcomes over modest victories.
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