A couple of comments and I apologize if I'm repeating other observations as I didn't read all the posts:
For the life of me, I don't know why we chose to sit on the ball at the 30 yard line instead of trying to get a few more yards and make it an easier attempt. Running the clock down was not a priority as the Cards were without TO's. A 46 yard FG is not an easy kick for anyone, particularly at sea level on a cold day. Heck, earlier in the game, we opted to go for it on a 4th and 6 from about the same distance. Even an additional 5 yards might have made the difference.
We had some just plain dumb ass roughing the QB penalties, and yes, one of them was on our defensive MVP.
It was refreshing to see Lockett put on such a display of speed. He's my comback Player of the Year. That injury he sustained was truly career threatening, and especially being that it involved one of his wheels, to see him take it to the house was very inspirational.
IG was at the game today, commented in the first half that Russell had open receivers but seemed reluctant to throw it to them. I always like hearing from someone that was at the game. It's difficult to get that viewpoint from an armchair.
This was a very fitting game to end the season on. A slow start, non existent offense in the first half. As many penalty yardage given up as rushing yards gained. A pathetic 1 for 12 on 3rd down. A missed FG attempt at the end of the game.
This could be a blessing in disguise. Had we won and the Falcons lost, it might have given cause for our brain trust to rationalize that things aren't that bad. Well, they are that bad. This is not a good team, not playoff worthy. Changes need to be made, and not just to the roster.
My 12th man flag comes down tomorrow. How sad not to have a horse to root for in the playoffs.