Atlanta Falcons' Drastic Changes Coming After Loss vs. Minnesota Vikings?

In the middle of a two-game losing streak, what should the Atlanta Falcons change to get back in the win column?

The Atlanta Falcons have lost three out of the past four games and control of the NFC South, so fans are wondering how head coach Arthur Smith plans to respond.

Could getting Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson be the change that gets the team back into the win column? / USA Today Sports

“We’re always looking to improve,” Smith said. “We look at ourselves as a staff and what we’re doing in practice. That is week-to-week. You lose these games like this close, you know, yes, we have to do something to get over that hump to get back in the win column. I don’t know how drastic it would be in the season, but yes, we’re always looking for anything that can help us as a team.” 

One thing that the Falcons could do to improve is feed rookie running back Bijan Robinson. This past week, Allgeier led the team in carries, but it’s Robinson that’s shone when given opportunities. 

Robinson ranks second among rushers with at least 90 carries at 5.1 yards per carry, while Allgeier is 23rd at 3.2 yards per carry. The team is more explosive when Atlanta feeds the No. 8 overall pick in both the run and pass game. 

When the team made Robinson the highest-drafted running back in five years, the expectation was that he’d come in and be a star from day one. In his limited touches, he’s looked the part forcing the second most pissed tackles per attempt, but for whatever reason, he seems to have gotten his workload lightened as of late. 

If the Falcons want to win, the team must let its star shine next week against the Arizona Cardinals. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. on Sunday.