ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Falcons have talked for a few weeks now about the defense making significant strides, but it probably means a little more when such praise comes from an opponent.
That's exactly what happened after Saturday's 36-20 divisional playoff win over Seattle. Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin couldn't help but give the young Falcons defense its due credit.
"I think they can be great," Baldwin told ESPN.com. "They are young, but they have a lot of talent. They have a lot of athletic, gifted talent. No one particular person stood out.