Atlanta will face a lot of talented clubs in the near future, beginning next Sunday with Derek Carr and the Oakland Raiders.
The AJC's D. Orlando Ledbetter breaks down the self-inflicted wounds that cost the Falcons on Sunday.
Atlanta's next opponent got off to a strong start in 2016.
Matt Ryan did a good job spreading the ball around against Tampa Bay.
Rookie safety Keanu Neal is recovering well from preseason knee surgery.
The head coach Atlanta will face on Sunday benefited from an unconventional risk in Week 1.