The Falcons defense has been hit hard by injuries early. Losing Pro-Bowlers Deion Jones and Keanu Neal has put a hamper on the lofty top-5 expectations many had. Those injuries, however, have not yet impacted the Falcons defensive front. Yet, of any unit on this defense, this is the one that came into the season with the most question marks. Many are optimistic that this defensive line can turn into a great one, but the assurances were far from certain.
Beat up the backups
This Sunday, they will get an opportunity to prove they can be dominant when they face off against a decimated Carolina Panthers offensive line that has already lost 3 starters to injury.