Atlanta Falcons Coach Raheem Morris: Late Wins Bring Little Comfort Amid Playoff Elimination

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The Atlanta Falcons' consecutive victories have been a welcome respite from a dismal season, but the timing of those wins has been a harsh reminder of their failure to make the playoffs for the eighth consecutive year. Despite eliminating themselves from postseason contention after a 37-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on December 7, the team has managed to find some momentum with wins over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Raheem Morris expressed his frustration over the Falcons' inability to capitalize on key opportunities throughout the season. He mentioned that had they avoided critical mistakes in certain games, the outcome might have been different. Morris praised tight end Kyle Pitts, who has been playing up to expectations despite his inconsistent past. Pitts leads the team with 80 receptions for 854 yards and five touchdowns, and his performance has caught the attention of potential suitors in the offseason. Quarterback Kirk Cousins has been a significant spark since taking over in Week 11, and wide receiver Drake London is slowly regaining his form after missing four games due to a PCL sprain. Morris is optimistic about London's progress and hopes to see him near full strength by their next game against the Los Angeles Rams. The Falcons will look to play spoiler against the Rams, but their focus will be on building momentum for the next season, rather than securing a postseason spot.