"Another uneven offensive performance has left the Falcons searching for answers. They were outworked, outcoached, and out-executed against a decimated 49ers team. The offense was lethargic as a whole, from the play calling to the lack of urgency to blocking up front. The mental errors Michael Penix Jr. made in pivotal situations didn't help matters either. What was most glaring was how defenses are sitting on what the Falcons are running and don't feel threatened by a play getting behind them."
"Ray-Ray McCloud's departure leaves them light at the wide receiver position. They have received minimal production from Casey Washington and David Sills, who are capable blockers at best. It has forced Bijan Robinson to line up more as a wide receiver, which adds an intriguing dimension to the passing game. There is risk in using a running back 15 to 20 times a game out wide or in the slot, like they have done in the past two weeks."
The Falcons produced another uneven offensive performance, appearing outworked, outcoached, and out-executed against a decimated 49ers team. The offense operated lethargically across play calling, urgency, and blocking up front, and mental errors by Michael Penix Jr. in pivotal situations compounded the problems. Defenses are sitting on current run concepts and no longer fear plays getting behind them. Ray-Ray McCloud’s departure left the wide receiver group thin, and Casey Washington and David Sills have provided minimal production while serving primarily as blockers. Bijan Robinson has been used more as a wide receiver, adding receiving value but increasing risk when deployed 15–20 times per game out wide or in the slot. The roster shortfall has led to consideration of acquiring an explosive receiver before the trade deadline and questions about confidence in the team’s direction.
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