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How the Falcons’ Defense Got So Good So Fast

A few critical midseason tweaks by Dan Quinn helped Atlanta’s young defenders—including four rookie starters—come into their own. Here’s what to look for against the Packers

How to attack Atlanta's defense

The MMQB's Andy Benoit takes a look at how the Packers may plan on attacking the Atlanta Falcons' young secondary.

Things are going exactly to plan for Atlanta’s defense. Two years ago, coach Dan Quinn and GM Thomas Dimitroff drafted defensive end Vic Beasley and corner Jalen Collins in the first two rounds. This year they took safety Keanu Neal in Round 1 and linebackers Deion Jones and De’Vondre Campbell in Rounds 2 and 4.