K.J. Britt faced a challenging night as he filled in for the injured SirVocea Dennis, playing 81 snaps in a close loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Britt's limitations in speed, coupled with Lavonte David's declining quickness, allowed quarterback Kirk Cousins to exploit the middle of the field, leading to a career-high 509 passing yards.

Coach Todd Bowles acknowledged that the defense struggled with tackling and communication, particularly after losing safety Jordan Whitehead to injury. With key players sidelined, Bowles is considering adjustments but remains confident in Britt's abilities.