Atlanta Falcons Mid-Season Game-by-Game Predictions: Can They Overcome Losing Streak?
The Atlanta Falcons have reached their bye week, and after a promising 2-0 start to the season, they have dropped six of their last eight games, making them 4-6 amid a year where many expected them to be in playoff contention.
With seven games left, the Falcons are in third place in the NFC South behind the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. So, how does the rest of the season play out for the Falcons? Will they overcome their recent struggles to make the postseason for the first time since 2017?
Here is how we predict the season to finish for the Falcons:
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) congratulates teammate Bijan Robinson (7) on his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.
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Week 12 vs. New Orleans Saints - November 26, 1 p.m.
Fresh off the off week, the Falcons will face an NFC South test versus the current division-leading Saints. With the extra time to prepare for the game, we see the Falcons breaking their current three-game losing streak as they return to their winning ways with a home win.
Falcons Win
Record: 5-6
Week 13 @ New York Jets - December 3, 1 p.m.
Coming into the season, this was predicted as a loss for Atlanta, considering the Jets' offseason addition of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. However, after losing Rodgers to a torn Achilles just a few snaps into the year, this is now a win for the Falcons as they face a struggling New York offense led by quarterback Zach Wilson.
Falcons Win
Record: 6-6
Week 14 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - December 10, 1 p.m.
The Falcons beat the Buccaneers earlier in the season on the road in a close matchup. However, the Buccaneers split the season series with the Falcons.
Buccaneers Win
Record: 6-7
Week 15 @ Carolina Panthers - TBD
Bouncing back from the loss at home to the Buccaneers, the Falcons go on the road and beat the Panthers inside Bank of America Stadium.
Falcons Win
Record: 7-7
Week 16 vs. Indianapolis Colts - December 24, 1 p.m.
Facing Gardner Minishew, the Falcons can avoid Minshew-mania as they string together a second win in a row.
Falcons Win
Record: 8-7
Week 17 @ Chicago Bears - December 31, 1 p.m.
On the road late in the season inside a likely freezing Soldier Field will be a tough test for the Falcons. However, for a team looking to get into the postseason, the Falcons will find a way to win.
Falcons Win
Record: 9-7
Week 18 @ New Orleans Saints - January 7, TBD
With a spot in the playoffs potentially on the line in the season's final week, the Falcons complete the season sweep of the Saints to clinch their spot atop the NFC South.
Falcons Win
Record: 10-7
