### Falcons Reflect on Crushing 38-6 Defeat to Broncos

DENVER -- The Atlanta Falcons had a tough day on the field, taking a resounding 38-6 loss to the Denver Broncos. The players shared their thoughts on what went wrong during the disheartening game and how they plan to move forward.

**Wide Receiver Darnell Mooney** acknowledged the team's struggles on offense. "We were trying to shoot a lot of things down the field, but they did a lot of good things on my side," Mooney noted. Despite his efforts to overcome his right leg issues, Mooney emphasized that the Falcons need to find ways to score and support their defense. "We laid an egg today," he admitted. Mooney also praised the Broncos' play-calling, particularly their screen passes orchestrated by Sean Payton. "Payton makes it look different every time," Mooney said, describing the challenges they faced in defending against screens.

**Left Guard Matthew Bergeron** took responsibility for one of the critical mistakes in the game. "They played really good. They gave us a good challenge. Obviously, we shot ourselves in the foot a few times," he reflected. Bergeron cited a holding call against him in the red zone as a turning point, leading to a loss of momentum. Looking ahead, he stressed the importance of recovering and getting key players back to full fitness by December 1st.

**Defensive Tackle Grady Jarrett** also weighed in, labeling the loss as "tough" but stressing the need for the team to respond and improve. Jarrett highlighted the team's failure to execute plays properly despite being in the right calls. "We weren’t able to stop [the screens], and that's something we'll work on during the bye weekend," Jarrett said. He also mentioned the deflating impact of allowing long third-down conversions and the necessity to self-scout during the bye week to come back stronger.

**Cornerback Clark Phillips III** emphasized a collective effort is needed to move past the loss. "We have to get right. All of us," he insisted. Phillips remained steadfast in his belief that the team's recent performances do not define them and was optimistic about bouncing back. He plans to focus on self-scouting and reviewing film during the bye week to identify areas for improvement.

Reflecting on his eight years in Denver, Phillips felt a mixture of emotions. While he appreciated the warm reception from fans and seeing former teammates, the result left him with "a heavy heart." Phillips was particularly disappointed by the team's poor tackling and lack of defensive effort, praising Broncos QB Bo Nix's efficient play and decision-making throughout the game.

The Falcons' players universally agreed that improvements are crucial, particularly on defense, and they plan to utilize the upcoming bye week to recuperate and regroup, looking to turn their season around.