Falcons WR Zachariah Branch loses two special teams fumbles in same game

No. 79 pick had seven touches across his first five games.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 53m1 min read

#Falcons WR Zachariah Branch is the third player over the last 10 seasons to lose two fumbles on special teams in the sa Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: ESPN Research tracked the two giveaways as only the third instance over the last 10 seasons in which a player lost multiple special teams fumbles in a single game.

Why it matters: Atlanta selected Branch at No. 79 overall in April and expanded his training camp workload around his speed and versatility. Ball security on return units dictates whether a rookie wideout retains his special teams role while earning offensive snaps.

By the numbers: 2: Special teams fumbles lost by Branch in Sunday's game. 3: Players over the last 10 seasons to lose two special teams fumbles in one game, per ESPN Research. 7: Total touches for Branch through five games entering Sunday.

What to watch: Atlanta's coaching staff will evaluate its return depth chart heading into practice this week.

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