Receivers Darnell Mooney and Ray-Ray McCloud had career days, but quarterback Kirk Cousins and coach Raheem Morris are trending down for the Atlanta Falcons.
' three-game slide turned to four Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium, as Atlanta suffered a 42-21 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis.said he was disappointed in the outcome of his return to Minnesota, where he spent the past six seasons. He was similarly frustrated with his play.
McCloud fumbled a kickoff return when the Falcons trailed 28-21, which may have been the most important play in the game and puts a significant dimmer on his afternoon. However, as a receiver, McCloud produced at the best clip in his career.Like McCloud, Mooney set a career high in receiving yards with 142. He caught six passes on seven targets, continuing his stellar first season with the Falcons.
In a highly anticipated homecoming, Cousins was outdueled by Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, who completed 22-of-28 passes for 347 yards and five touchdowns. External questions about his job security will continue getting louder.The Falcons were once 6-3 with a two-game lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the NFC South crown. They're now 6-7 and a game behind Tampa Bay. Atlanta's free-falling, and even with a bye week sandwiched between its defeats, can't seem to find a solution.
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