The Atlanta Falcons defense has made several impressive stops late in games this year to help the team get off to their 3-2 start. However, improved play earlier in games on that side of the ball could lead to fewer nail-biting, sweat-inducing moments in those final minutes.
While most conversations surrounding ways to improve the defense center on swapping out various underperforming players for others, there should be more focus on the team’s scheme and how it could be holding the defense back from reaching its peak.
Stats paint a picture of a bend-but-don’t-break Falcons defense that may not be sustainable.