Falcons secondary under the microscope as defense faces upcoming tests

As the Atlanta Falcons offense puts together long drives and lights up scoreboards, the team is in high spirits after winning their first three divisional games. The summer hype about them becoming one of the more prolific, well-balanced attacks is coming to fruition.

After being at the center of every conversation for being incredibly frustrating during the first month of the season, they have found a groove where the public can only admire their recent performances. The disappointment has shifted towards a defensive group that has underperformed during Atlanta’s three-game winning streak.

There were always doubts about the defensive line generating pressure with four-man rushes. Relying on…