After a shutout by the Carolina Panthers, the Atlanta Falcons enter Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season surrounded by doubts. It was a poor performance from everybody, especially second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who was benched for Kirk Cousins after two interceptions, including a pick-6.

Penix completed 16 of 38 pass attempts for 172 yards and a 40.5 passer rating. The Panthers exposed the Falcons’ weaknesses and put them in a complex position ahead of two big matchups against the Washington Commanders and the Buffalo Bills.

Atlanta now has one win and two losses, and many questions to answer if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive. This defeat affected how they are seen around the league, and they aren’t considered a playoff hopeful at the moment.

Falcons drop four spots in

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