NFL Power Rankings, Week 7: 49ers, Texans make statements as contenders

30. Atlanta Falcons (27)

Matt Bryant missing an extra point to tie the game towards the end of Sunday’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals basically sums up what 2019 has quickly become for the Atlanta Falcons after watching their record drop to 1-5 on the year.

While the defense clearly has issues, one would assume an offense like the Falcons would help the team at least win a few more games over the last four weeks, but unfortunately Atlanta just can’t seem to figure out a way to come through.

As bad as it sounds, with the rate the Falcons are heading, it’s tough to imagine Dan Quinn lasting much longer as head coach since the pressure seems to pile up each week, and yet Atlanta still manages to lose key games.

A quarterback like Matt Ryan with weapons such as Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley can only do so much on his own without the proper help from the defensive side of the football, as the last two weeks have been absolutely brutal for the Falcons.

Back in Week 2 when Atlanta seemed to be flying high following an impressive win over the Philadelphia Eagles, no one expected the Falcons to be in this position entering another tough Week 7 matchup against another desperate team in the Los Angeles Rams.