Kevin Stefanski needs to look in the mirror after Falcons’ deflating loss to Bucs

Blogging Dirty writer Jason Kandel criticizes Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski following a 16-0 Week 8 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In torrential rain at Raymond James Stadium, the Falcons became the first NFL team since 1974 to lose despite not allowing a single pass completion. Stefanski cited the wet conditions as an offensive factor after the game, drawing sharp criticism from the writer for using the weather as an excuse.

Kandel argues Stefanski and his coaching staff failed to adjust their game plan to the elements, pointing out that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw four interceptions on 24 pass attempts. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay ran the ball 56 times for 324 yards with zero completions from Baker Mayfield. The writer asserts that Stefanski must take accountability as the Falcons drop to a 3-5 record.