Falcons Lose Chris Lindstrom to Concussion Mid-Game Against Steelers

The Atlanta Falcons just lost the anchor of their offensive line at the absolute worst possible time.

According to ESPN's Marc Raimondi, star guard Chris Lindstrom has been officially ruled out with a concussion. The injury comes right in the middle of a gritty road matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

"Chris Lindstrom (concussion) has been ruled OUT. #Falcons - Marc Raimondi"

The timing could not be worse for Atlanta. The Falcons are currently trailing 20-13, which is exactly the wrong moment to lose your best interior blocker.

Trying to mount a late-game comeback against the Steelers' pass rush without your top lineman is like trying to put out a grease fire with a water pistol. It is going to get messy, and someone else in the backfield is probably going to get hurt.

Lindstrom is not just a guy on the roster. He is the engine of Atlanta's run game and the primary reason their quarterback stays upright. For anyone holding an Atlanta moneyline ticket or needing a late offensive surge, this is the kind of update that makes you close the sportsbook app and go for a walk.

Now the Falcons have to survive the rest of this game with a patchwork interior against one of the most punishing defenses in the league. After the final whistle, Lindstrom will enter the NFL's mandatory concussion protocol, making his availability for next week a massive question mark.