Falcons Offense Getting Sloppy With Turnovers
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) – Failing to protect the ball is starting to affect the Atlanta Falcons’ confidence.
They’ve allowed 12 turnovers in the last four games – a bad stretch under any circumstances – but Sunday’s overtime loss to Tampa Bay was the costliest yet under first-year coach Dan Quinn.
The Buccaneers scored 20 points off four giveaways. Atlanta’s defense had no takeaways, and team further sealed its fate with 11 penalties.
Quinn has noticed players getting anxious after committing mistakes, adding "that’s really what you try to avoid."
Quinn knows the Falcons (6-2) are fortunate to have only losses over the last four weeks. They return to practice Wednesday to prepare for this week’s trip to San Francisco (2-6).
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