The Falcons defense wasn’t quite as lights-out against the Bengals as it was against the Dolphins, with some frustrating lapses in coverage and lost containment on third-string quarterbacks leading to big gains. They did, however, still have their big moments, and we saw more from reserves battling for final roles on this roster.
With one game to go, I’d say things are pretty settled at inside linebacker and settled in the secondary, with a lingering question of how many safeties versus how many cornerbacks the team will keep. There’s also a pretty clear pecking order on the defensive line in terms of deep reserves, with an injury and a so-so game from the trio competing for roster spots lending a little intrigue.