On the stat sheet, the Falcons’ defense is at best average, but more likely slightly below average. Yet, while the stat sheet or the box score is indicative of what occurs during NFL games, they don’t capture what we actually see during the action.
That’s important as it pertains to Atlanta because the Falcons’ defense was prominently responsible for the team’s first win of the season against New York. With the offense struggling thus far in 2021 – and I mean really struggling – the defense has been something to latch onto.
How much stock should fans put into believing the defense can really become a strength, however, and what are the warning signs that this could be a mirage?