Oh what a difference a week makes. Last week, the Atlanta Falcons had a lukewarm season opening win over the Chicago Bears.
In the process, doubts surfaced regarding Atlanta’s conservative play calling as well as a potential weak link at right guard.
Against a flawed team such as the Bears, the Falcons were able to overcome those deficiencies. However, with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers coming to town, Atlanta required a near flawless performance to leave victorious.
And boy did they deliver. The Falcons blitzed the Packers from the get-go in route to a 34-23 win in the inaugural game in their brand new $1.