ATLANTA (AP) — A missed field goal in the final seconds remained the hot topic Monday, at least partially overshadowing a poor running game that threatens the Atlanta Falcons' hopes for their first playoff season since 2017.

Younghoe Koo badly missed a 44-yard field-goal attempt in the final seconds of Atlanta's 23-20 loss to Tampa Bay in Sunday's opener that would have sent the game to overtime. Koo, coming off a career-high nine missed field goals last season, was the popular topic for blame and his starting position could be on the line this week.

Even so, a dismal rushing performance may be the greater reason for worry.

Bijan Robinson , who ranked third in the NFL with 1,456 yards rushing in 2024, was held to only 24 on the ground as most of his production came as a receiver out

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