Falcons commit critical errors in loss to Bengals in Week 9
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026

The Atlanta Falcons struggled against the Cincinnati Bengals, losing 34-17 in Spain during Week 9. Key mistakes, including offensive holding penalties by right tackle Jawaan Taylor, hampered the Falcons' chances to close the score gap. Taylor's errors came during pivotal moments, a third-and-2 at the Bengals' 10-yard line, forcing the Falcons to settle for a missed field goal. Taylor, who has a history of penalties, currently ranks low among qualifying tackles. Following this performance, the Falcons may need to consider changes to their offensive line in the offseason, with significant draft picks and cap space available.
- •Falcons lost 34-17 to Bengals in Week 9.
- •Errors included multiple offensive holding penalties.
- •Jawaan Taylor's penalties were especially costly.
- •Taylor ranks 65th out of 71 qualifying tackles.
- •Falcons have four top-100 picks and $150 million in cap space.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — NFL analyst calls out Falcons' 'most-critical' error against Bengals
"Jawaan Taylor flags killed Atlanta against Cincinnati
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