O’Brien Schofield and Kroy Biermann will be charged with helping the revamped Falcons’ defense, which finished last in the league last season, slow down the Eagles’ vaunted high-flying attack.
They’re the players who must embody the fast and physical style the Falcons want to play under first-year head coach Dan Quinn.
“In this game, there will be a mix between our base and nickel packages,” Quinn said. “We are playing a team that features more three wide receiver threats than others.”
The defense has four new starters in defensive end Vic Beasley, defensive tackle Ra’Shede Hageman, linebacker Justin Durant and free safety Ricardo Allen.