EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — On a day as dreary as Sunday was in New Jersey when the Atlanta Falcons took on the New York Jets, the impact of mistakes can be magnified. It was for Atlanta, particularly on special teams. A unit that was once a bright spot for the organization has turned into a liability.

In the 27-24 loss — the team's eighth on the year — every facet of special teams struggled.

Jamal Agnew muffed a punt that allowed the Jets to take over on the Atlanta 2-yard line. They scored the first touchdown of the game a play later. The right side of the team's kickoff coverage left an open running lane, which allowed New York to return the ball 83 yards on the first play of the fourth quarter. It was the longest kickoff return the Falcons have given up since Week 4 of the 2021 season. E

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