The Atlanta Falcons suffered another setback in pursuing a playoff spot, falling to the Minnesota Vikings 42-21. This game continued to highlight their ongoing struggles on both sides of the ball. Despite a few flashes of promise, the Falcons were outmatched by the Vikings, who dominated in the second half at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Atlanta’s playoff aspirations are still alive at 6-7 but growing slimmer with each loss. They need to make significant adjustments on both sides of the ball to get back on track. The Falcons’ defense needs to find a way to slow down high-powered offenses, while the offense must improve its consistency and efficiency.
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Dujunnea Bland is a NFL and NHRA reporter for SportsJourney. Bland was a New Orleans Saints Reporter and Content Producer for About.com and a contributor at USA TODAY SMG's Redskins Wire. You can follow him on Twitter @NotBland21
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