When Ben Garland first took over for an injured Andy Levitre, I was a bit concerned about how that would go. We know from his limited stints with the starters that Garland is a capable enough guard, but starting for Levitre, who has been genuinely good this year, seemed like a tough challenge.
Fortunately for the Falcons, Garland held up pretty well against the Saints and very well against the Buccaneers, grading out as the best guard in Week 15 per Pro Football Focus. Also, he’s a very charitable fellow.