Falcons out to prove they belong in showdown vs. Bills

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) celebrates with wide receiver Casey Washington (82) after a touchdown during the second half against the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) celebrates with wide receiver Casey Washington (82) after a touchdown during the second half against the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Photo credit © Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

The Atlanta Falcons rarely make national headlines, but after a dismal Week 3 loss to the Panthers, they found themselves in the spotlight — for all the wrong reasons. Now, with the Buffalo Bills and reigning MVP Josh Allen coming to town for a nationally televised Monday Night Football showdown, the Falcons have a prime opportunity to prove that their stumble against Carolina was a fluke — and that they deserve to be viewed in a higher tier than many currently place them.

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