The Atlanta Falcons’ 17-9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Eve officially ended the team’s chances of winning the NFC South.
There was plenty of blame to go around following Saturday’s poor performance — from the officiating to the lack of success on third and fourth down — but ultimately, the Falcons just didn’t do enough to win.
Fans weren’t feeling very merry after the game. Here are the top Twitter reactions from Atlanta’s Week 16 loss to Baltimore.
The Refs every time the Atlanta Falcons make a big play on the Ravens. pic.twitter.com/ZvaCJpqvoc
— The Dawgzilla (@TheDawgzilla) December 24, 2022
Referee completely botched that grounding call. Falcons got completely jobbed: pic.twitter.com/SB2IHulFHJ
— Mike Conti (@MikeConti929) December 24, 2022
done and done pic.twitter.com/9nGW863wy7
— kelsey orr (@kelseytayorr) December 24, 2022
"Same ****, different year."
Grady Jarrett understandably frustrated after today's loss to the Ravens which, combined with the Panthers win against the Lions, eliminated the #Falcons from postseason contention. pic.twitter.com/jn4gQ30myS
— Miles Garrett (@MilesGarrettTV) December 24, 2022
It's early but I believe Ridder should get a full season as the starter with a healthy Pitts along with London to show what he can do. #patttakes
— Nique (@therealpattman) December 24, 2022
Significant improvement by Ridder this week but 0-4 in the red zone will get ya. https://t.co/b0rQ5qGmm6
— Jeff Schultz (@JeffSchultzATL) December 24, 2022
Eight of the Falcons ten losses this year were in one score games.
— Mike Conti (@MikeConti929) December 24, 2022
Welp. Falcons were competitive against a more talented team once again.
Saw real growth from Ridder, and London bounced back after a bad fumble with a career high in rec yards.
Moral victories aren’t fun but they’re important during a rebuild.
— Rise Up Ridder (@RiseUpReader) December 24, 2022
Close game. Tough to keep stacking close losses, but Ridder looked wayyy better as the game went on so I genuienly don't really care.
Needs to come out and show some real upside vs Arizona after learning lessons against two tougher defenses.
— Stephen H (@HarrahAtl) December 24, 2022
Don’t know if this will be unpopular or not, but I really liked what I saw from Desmond Ridder today.
So far he’s showing me he’s got what it takes to, at the very least, get the starting nod for a full year in 2023.
He’s got what it takes to lead this #Falcons offense imo pic.twitter.com/6ZcaOMmylv
— Miles Garrett (@MilesGarrettTV) December 24, 2022
If Arthur Smith would have just started Desmond Ridder against Chicago, then Ridder would have been cooking in this game.
— John Lawrence (@lohnjawrence) December 24, 2022
Ridder just needs some weapons around him and I think he will be our franchise Quarterback. With all the money to spend in free agency I hope we build a defense around Ridder. Lastly Terry Allgeier is the truth!
— Shane McConnell (@Shanedad0211) December 24, 2022
I'm all about Arthur Smith saying screw it during his postgame press conference, taking the fine, and going off on these two egregious calls that cost the Falcons points today. I would love to hear that.
— Knox Bardeen (@knoxbardeen) December 24, 2022
Ridder looked good overall
— ⚡𝔻𝕣𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕃𝕠𝕟𝕕𝕠𝕟 𝔽𝕒𝕟⚡ (@RyanforSeven) December 24, 2022
Mariota had 3 games of over 200 yards for the Falcons in 13 starts. Ridder just went over 200 on his 2nd start. The switch should have been made at the Bears game.
— Scott Carasik (@CarasikS) December 24, 2022
Jalen Carter is going to help the Falcons rushing defense so much pic.twitter.com/eTiyJRyd1L
— Kevin Keneely (@KevinKeneely1) December 24, 2022
Falcons absolutely got hosed on that call, PERFECT block in space. BAD as it gets there
— Rusty Mansell (@Mansell247) December 24, 2022
Takeaways: #Falcons’ playoff hopes go up in smoke following Saturday’s loss to the Ravens https://t.co/48bDMwAmyE
— The Falcons Wire (@TheFalconsWire) December 24, 2022
