Falcons Coach Raheem Morris Criticized for Clock Management

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris faced heavy criticism for poor clock management during a crucial game against the Washington Commanders, which may have jeopardized the team's playoff chances. With 40 seconds left and two timeouts, Morris failed to call a timeout after a key catch by Darnell Mooney, allowing 17 seconds to run off the clock before the next play. This decision forced kicker Riley Patterson to attempt a long field goal, which ultimately fell short. Many fans and analysts pointed out that this mismanagement was indicative of a larger problem with Morris's coaching. Despite acknowledging that he could have called a timeout, Morris insisted on trying to expedite the play, which backfired. The Falcons must now win their final game and rely on other outcomes to secure a playoff spot.