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Grady Jarrett says the Atlanta Falcons' defense hasn't given up on what seemed to be a lost season. The defense has played big roles in back-to-back wins to back up Jarrett's claim. The Falcons ...
Safety Jessie Bates led a cast of new veteran starters on the Atlanta Falcons' defense that was dominant against Carolina rookie quarterback Bryce Young, especially in the second half. Bates stood ...
The Falcons' 129 points allowed led the league (the best ever for a 14 game regular season) and established an all-time NFL record for fewest points allowed in an NFL season. [2] Atlanta's 3,242 total yards allowed were second-fewest in the league, [3] and the Falcons' 1,384 passing yards allowed was by far the best in the NFL in 1977. [4]
The Atlanta Falcons are back at .500 and have a bit of breathing room atop the NFC South. The first-place Falcons (6-6) continue to struggle with the ball in their hands, but the guys on the other ...
Zone blocking is a technique that is a simple and effective scheme for creating lanes for running plays. In a zone blocking scheme, fleet-footedness and athletic ability trump size as desirable qualities in offensive linemen. Coordination and technique matter more than muscle in implementing a successful scheme because defensive linemen are ...
In the 1977 season on November 27 in Atlanta, the Falcons and the Buccaneers faced each other for the first time. The Falcons were led by their outstanding defense, famously known as "Grits Blitz." This defense achieved a remarkable feat by setting an enduring NFL record for allowing the fewest points in a 14-game season. [21]
The Atlanta Falcons continued to focus on defense in their search for a new coach on Sunday, conducting virtual interviews with Anthony Weaver and Ejiro Evero. Weaver has spent three seasons on ...
On January 27, 2023, Nielsen was hired as defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons. In Nielsen’s first year with the Falcons, the overall defensive rankings improved from 23rd to 18th in points allowed per game and from 27th to 11th in yards allowed per game. [9] The Falcons also doubled their sack total (42) from the previous season (21).