The Atlanta Falcons had plenty of opportunities to comeback in a 24-16 Week 6 loss to the Washington Commanders. Host Aaron Freeman breaks down why he's not disheartened by the multiple failures and why the team was only a handful of plays away from tying this game multiple times. He discusses Desmond Ridder's three interceptions and the team's inability to avoid procedural penalties such as delays of game that proved costly.

Later, he discusses the defense's shortcomings on three key drives that led to Commanders touchdowns due to very favorable field position, but highlights the strong day they had otherwise especially with the pass rush generating five sacks and plenty of pressure on Commanders quarterback Sam Howell. He wraps up discussing why he's more concerned about the Falcons' inability to run the ball effectively than he is with Ridder or Smith and what he saw in the debut of Van Jefferson that gives him optimism for this passing attack in the future.

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