It’s finally here. The 2021 season opens with a game that could set the tone for the Falcons defense going forward. Dean Pees is inheriting a unit that actually finished the 2020 season ranked 14th in DVOA, a surprising rank given the usually dire impressions fans have of this defense, and one aided by Raheem Morris and Jeff Ulbrich righting the ship partway through the season.
By contrast, the Eagles offense was ranked 28th in DVOA, even though they have some scary pieces. Both teams are coming in with new coaches and renewed hope for their franchises. How is this one going to play out?