Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith is facing criticism in the wake of the team’s back-to-back losses, including their 31-28 defeat against the Minnesota Vikings. This downturn in performance has seen them drop to a 4-5 record after a promising 3-0 start to the season. The primary source of scrutiny has been Smith and his offense, with the most prominent critique coming from Super Bowl-winning quarterback Kurt Warner. Warner voiced his concerns about the Falcons’ passing game in a Twitter video following their loss to the Tennessee Titans.
This combination of factors, including the decline in the Falcons’ offensive performance and a potential sharp response from Smith regarding Warner’s comments, has led to a prevailing sentiment that changes are needed for Atlanta to improve. In response to this situation, Smith made an unusual change, albeit unrelated to football. Following Sunday’s loss, he decided to shave his mustache, a move he later admitted to regretting.
The reason behind Smith’s decision to shave is uncertain. It could be an expression of frustration following the loss or perhaps related to some superstition aimed at bringing positive “mojo” back to the Falcons, who have struggled in recent weeks. Regardless, the Falcons are in need of a turnaround, having won just one of their last four games, all of which were decided by a single score.
Looking ahead, the Falcons are striving to end their losing streak with a victory when they face the 1-8 Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Sunday. The game is scheduled for a 4:05 p.m. kickoff.
