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| The Falcons struggled at times defensively last season, ranking 24th overall. Their rush defense was the biggest disappointment, allowing 127.5 yards per game. First-round pick Peria Jerry hopes to provide a lift to the rush defense. The Falcons hope Jerry turns into the big, run-stuffing tackle they were lacking last season. Atlanta also needs some more playmakers in the secondary. They had just 10 interceptions last season. Chris Houston and rookie Chevis Jackson need to make some plays at cornerback. The pass rush for the Falcons is solid, though, with ends John Abraham and Jamaal Anderson doing a good job of pressuring the quarterback. Abraham remains one of the premier pass rushers in the game, getting 16 and a half sacks last season. The Falcons lost veteran Keith Brooking this offseason, but were able to replace him with another veteran linebacker, Mike Peterson. So the Falcons should see much of a dropoff at linebacker. The Falcons have a very good special teams unit. Harry Douglas emerged as a legit punt returner last season, averaging 11.9 yards per return. And Jerious Norwood remains one of the best kick returners in the game. These two are capable of big plays every time they touch the ball.
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The Falcons defense might be worth a spot start or two, but that is about it. They have a little sack potential with Abraham and Anderson, but their secondary doesn't cause a lot of turnovers and they will allow some points and yards. The special teams unit is above average, though. |
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| The Atlanta Falcons have declared FS Antoine Harris, OT Garrett Reynolds, RB Jason Snelling, RB Jerious Norwood, QB John Parker Wilson, OT Quinn Ojinnaka, LB Spencer Adkins, DL Thomas Johnson inactive for Week 8. |
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| The Atlanta Falcons have declared FS Antoine Harris, OT Garrett Reynolds, RB Jerious Norwood, QB John Parker Wilson, FB Ovie Mughelli, OT Quinn Ojinnaka, DL Vance Walker, SS William Moore inactive for Week 7. |
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| The Atlanta Falcons have declared FS Antoine Harris, OT Garrett Reynolds, QB John Parker Wilson, FB Ovie Mughelli, LB Spencer Adkins, CB Tye Hill, DL Vance Walker, OT Will Svitek inactive for Week 6. |
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| The Atlanta Falcons have declared FS Antoine Harris, OT Garrett Reynolds, QB John Parker Wilson, OT Quinn Ojinnaka, LB Spencer Adkins, CB Tye Hill, DL Vance Walker, FB Verron Haynes inactive for Week 5. |
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| The Atlanta Falcons have declared OT Garrett Reynolds, RB Jerious Norwood, QB John Parker Wilson, LB Spencer Adkins, CB Tye Hill, DL Vance Walker, OT Will Svitek, SS William Moore inactive for Week week. |
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| The Atlanta Falcons have declared OT Garrett Reynolds, QB John Parker Wilson, OT Quinn Ojinnaka, LB Spencer Adkins, DL Trey Lewis, CB Tye Hill, FB Verron Haynes, SS William Moore inactive for Week 2. |
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Injury Concern.