Will the Falcons’ Offensive Line Destroy Their Season?

On Sunday night, the New York Giants came from behind to score 13 points in the 4th quarter to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 30-20. Giants Quarterback Eli Manning threw for 200 yards and 2 touchdowns. Giants Rookie Running Back Andre Williams rushed for a game-high 65 yards and had a rushing touchdown. Giants Rookie Wide Receiver Odell Beckham made his NFL debut and finished with 4 catches for 44 yards and a touchdown. Giants Wide Receiver Rueben Randle had 4 catches for 33 yards and caught the other touchdown from Manning. The Giants improve to 3-2 and have won three in a row after starting the season 0-2. Eli has played like the Super Bowl winning Quarterback in those wins with 8 touchdowns, 1 interception and a QBR (Quarterback Rating) of 104.9 or higher in the last three games.

Quarterback Matt Ryan threw for 319 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception for the Falcons. Rookie Running Back Devonta Freeman led the Falcons with 38 yards rushing and Running Back Steven Jackson finished with 37 yards rushing and a touchdown. Falcons Wide Receiver Julio Jones had 11 catches for 105 yards and has been the Falcons most consistent player. Falcons Running Back Antone Smith had 3 catches for 83 yards and had a 74-yard receiving touchdown.

Some of the Falcons offensive linemen were still hurt after getting hurt their last game and the Falcons still haven’t developed a consistent rushing attack. The Falcons fall to 2-3 and have lost two games in a row. It’s going to be a long season if the Falcons offensive linemen stay hurt and they can’t develop a rushing attack.

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