Falcons Wave the White Flag, Turn to Jack Strand Down 24-0

The Atlanta Falcons have officially reached the "let's just see what the kid has" portion of the evening. According to ESPN's Marc Raimondi, Jack Strand has taken over at quarterback.

If you are wondering why Strand is suddenly getting reps, you only need to look at the scoreboard. Atlanta is currently getting completely boatraced 24-0 by the Denver Broncos.

"ESPN's Marc Raimondi reported: 'Jack Strand is now in at quarterback for the #Falcons.'"

Making a quarterback change down four scores is the universal white flag of professional football. It is the coaching equivalent of asking the waiter for the check before the entrees even hit the table.

It is mid-August, which means we are firmly in the preseason trenches where these kinds of lopsided games happen. But getting blanked at home while the opposing offense runs passing drills on your secondary is a tough watch for anyone who paid full price for parking.

For anyone holding a live ticket on the Falcons to mount a miraculous comeback, this is your cue to close the app. Strand is stepping into a situation where the only real objective is to hand the ball off, avoid taking a sack, and keep the clock moving.

We will see if Strand can string together a few positive drives to salvage some film from this disaster class. But right now, the Falcons are just trying to get to the locker room without taking any more casualties.