Atlanta Falcons Rumors: 5 Biggest Falcons Rumors Heading Into NFL Week 13

The Atlanta Falcons are heading into a big game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFL Week 13 action. What are the five biggest Falcons rumors heading into this week?

1. Is Devonta Freeman Back at 100 Percent Following Concussion?

After missing out on Week 12 due to a concussion, Devonta Freeman is set to rejoin the team this week against the Buccaneers. Atlanta needs him to come back at 100 percent, but he might come back a bit sluggish. Returning from a concussion is never easy, especially when you're a running back that is used to taking a beating each and every week.

2. Can Matt Ryan Get Back to Looking Like a Franchise Quarterback?

Early on during the season, Matt Ryan was looking like a franchise quarterback and was putting up consistent production. He has been anything but consistent during the recent struggles and doesn't look anything like a franchise quarterback. Ryan has to get back on track this week to lead his team and prove that he is indeed capable of leading his team once again.

3. Will Another Receiver Step Up Alongside of Julio Jones?

Roddy White has been Julio Jones' partner in crime for quite a few years, but he hasn't been a very consistent receiver this season. Atlanta needs a second receiver to step up alongside of Jones. Will it be White or will another target step up and help Ryan and Jones out?

4. Can the Defense Create Turnovers Consistently?

Dan Quinn made some improvements to the Falcons' defense, but they have not been able to consistently create turnovers. That has to change moving forward if the Falcons want to be a Super Bowl contender. Defense is one of the most important areas of the game and Atlanta simply hasn't been as good as Quinn was hoping they would be.

5. Are the Atlanta Falcons Still Playoff Contenders?

Due to the recent struggles, questions have been arising about whether or not the Falcons are still playoff contenders. Tampa Bay is 5-6 and this seems to be a game that the Falcons should be able to come out and win. If they are unable to do so they will look even less like a playoff team, but they also have a chance to make a statement with a big win.