Sep 7, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons fans celebrate the game tying kick in their game against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 37-34 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

At the start of the year, there were a lot of questions surrounding the Falcons; where would the pass rush come from, could the running game improve from its last ranked position the previous season, and how would the Falcons keep Matt Ryan upright?

On the heels of a disappointing road loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Falcons finish the first quarter of the 2014 season at 2-2, with fewer answers than we had hoped. Aided by 2 home divisional wins, and the inconsistent play of other NFC South teams, the Falcons sit atop the division through 4 games and, whilst some improvements have been made, there are certainly areas the Falcons need to address quickly moving forward. Let’s have a look at how the Falcons are performing in several key areas.