EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Atlanta Falcons lost to the New York Jets on a gloomy, wet Sunday at MetLife Stadium in Week 13 to further their less-than-ideal circumstances.

Final score: 27-24

Why it's important: The Falcons fail to stack another win on top of last Sunday's success against the New Orleans Saints and drop to 4-8 overall. Even with the loss, Atlanta isn't eliminated from playoff contention. But it certainly made the Falcons' postseason path more difficult than it already was with five games remaining.

Key takeaway: Special teams hurt the Falcons in New York.

More : First, the unit set up the Jets' opening touchdown in the second quarter after Falcons returner Jamal Agnew muffed a punt. The Jets recovered and took over at the 2-yard line, where running back Breece Hall

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