The NFL schedule caters to media overreactions. But with each passing week, doubting the Atlanta Falcons as an NFC contender appears to be less and less of an o

The Minnesota Vikings took a gamble when they allowed Kirk Cousins to test free agency during the offseason, effectively permitting their quarterback of six years to pack his bags. Cousins sealed the deal,

The Falcons are 0-3 in that stretch as a result, dropping a close game to the archrival New Orleans Saints, getting blown out by the Denver Broncos and most recently falling at home to the Los Angeles Chargers because of a 4-pick Cousins game. A bye week is tucked in between Denver and L.A.