FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons' offensive engine can chug-a-lug downfield all it wants, but the unit has too often lost steam before the goal line.

Of course, reaching the end zone is always the goal. That the Falcons aren't doing so on a consistent basis is cause for concern. It's not impossible, but it's very difficult to win games without touchdowns.

"I'm not a big stat guy," Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said. "But being in the red zone is one of those things that you definitely care about because it's the most points it produces."

Entering Week 8, the Falcons boast a top-10 offense in multiple statistical categories:

No. 4 in rushing yards per game (136.3)

No. 4 in average time of possession (32:15)

No. 6 in sacks allowed per pass (4.46%)

No. 7 in total yards per

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