Despite the dismal performance against the Bucs on Sunday, there’s still reason to think the Falcons can deliver against the Saints again on Thursday. If Takk McKinley can get fully healthy and the guys up the middle can shut down the run, we could be in for a repeat performance.
Let’s quickly revisit how things match up.
In the trenches
Just two weeks ago, the Falcons stunned everyone when they brought down Drew Brees six times in one game. They followed that up with five sacks against Kyle Allen a week later.