Falcons Corner

The Atlanta Falcons improved their record to 5-6 with a 21-14 win in Duval county vs. the error prone Jacksonville Jaguars. All five of Atlanta's wins have come outside of the Mercedes Benz Stadium suggesting they find comfort on the road.  It moves Arthur Smiths' men into second in the NFC South standings and with the same record as the Vikings who hold the NFC #7 seed. The Falcons won't face a team as generous as the Jaguars again this season.  The Game The Falcons made it thirteen games in a row without an opening drive touchdown as all they could muster on their opening possession was 22 yards before new punter Thomas Morstead got a slice of the action. The Jaguars started at their own 14 and had a similar opening drive; punting after gaining just 23 yards leaving Matt Ryan and his offense at the 19 yard line following a Cooke 44 yard punt. The Falcons were facing a three and out after a sack on Ryan left them with a 3rd and 13 but Mile Davis coverted with an 18 yard re...

The 4-6 Atlanta Falcons travel to Duval County to take on the 2-8 Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jags are led by No.1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence at quarterback and first year head coach Urban Meyer who made his name in college football winning three National Championships  Both teams are coming in on two game losing streaks.  Head to Head Trevor Lawrence has struggled in his rookie year in large part to not having a great supporting cast around him. Lawrence ranks as PFFs #35 quarterback out of 36 which confirms he hasn't been good. One player who doesn't fall into the category of being a bad support player for Trevor Lawrence, is running back James Robinson who has PFFs highest rushing grade amongst all running backs at an incredible 90.5. This has been reflected in Jacksonville averaging 5.0 yards per rushing play this season. Lawrences struggles show up in his stat line having thrown only 8 touchdowns compared to 9 interceptions in his ten starts so far.  Jason LaCanfora ...