National Media Expects 4-13 Rebuild Season

Nate Tice and Josh Norris predict Falcons finish 4-13, well below the 6.5 win total. They view 2026 as a punt year for a 2027 leap. This aligns with Stefanski's post-game honesty about turnovers and penalties. Falcons ranked 25th in power rankings, worst in NFC South. A post-mortem of the Broncos loss tempers panic but leaves questions about Tua's rust and pass-rush depth.