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Stupar steps up at strongside linebacker

FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons linebacker Nate Stupar has turned in some solid play over the past two games at strongside linebacker.

After not playing from scrimmage against the Eagles, he played 32 percent of the snaps against the Giants and 28 percent against Dallas.

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Nate Stupar (54) hits Dallas Cowboys quarterback Brandon Weeden (3) as he passes the ball during the second ... read more

“The one interception that put our offense in the redzone really, what happened was, we were able to flush the quarterback out of the pocket and Stu was able to get the hit on him, which created the interception,” defensive coordinator Richard Smith said.