The Atlanta Falcons would move to 4-2 on the season with a victory over their division rival Carolina Panthers on Sunday. That victory would mark a win vs all three of their NFC south opponents and establish themselves as the class of the division through the early portion of the season. But just how far can this team go?
The Falcons have been able to fight their way through tough game after tough game with almost every contest coming down to the final drive. If the run defense and ability to get the opposing QB to the ground can improve the team can begin to win games in a more comfortable fashion. Racking up a few of those would allow the rest of the league to see what Atlanta fans have known all season about the talent on the roster.
To say this team is able to go the distance may have seemed like a stretch to begin the season. But with teams like the 49ers and Cowboys looking much more beatable than originally anticipated, the Falcons should be able to go toe-to-toe with anyone in the NFC.