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Scouting Report: Falcons Defense Adding Key Reinforcements

As we’ve been doing for several years now, we’ll break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual standpoint. This year, Jonathan Heitritter and I will cover the opposing team’s defense. I will focus on the scheme, Jonathan on the players.

Today, scouting the Atlanta Falcons’ defense.

ALEX’S SCHEME REPORT

Falcons’ Run Defense

The Falcons’ defense receives a facelift with a new DC, Jimmy Lake coming over from the Los Angeles Rams where he had served as their assistant head coach. Atlanta is flipping back to a 3-4 defense after being a 4-3 for the past several seasons.