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Tackling is focus for Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH —

Falcons coach Dan Quinn didn’t hesitate when asked in what area the defense needs to improve.

“The biggest thing is missed tackles,” Quinn said. “That’s the No. 1 thing we can work on.”

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Pro Football Focus charged the Falcons with 23 missed tackles through three games. Quinn said the Falcons have missed at least 29 missed tackles by the team’s internal count. Using the team’s numbers, the Falcons have missed a tackle on 16 percent of 182 plays run by opponents.