Bleacher Report's NFL staff argued the Atlanta Falcons need to make a major upgrade at one position after Week 7.
ended their three-game winning streak with a 20-point loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7. The question the Falcons will face nationally this week is whether they simply need to fortify their weaknesses to ensure they don't suffer another defeat in a similar manner or if the Seahawks exposed them as frauds.in favor of the former.
"At 4-3, the Falcons are in a position to be buyers at the December 5 trade deadline—and they should be," Bleacher Report's staff wrote. "Adding additional defensive depth would be beneficial, and adding a capable pass-rusher is a must if Atlanta hopes to make a deep postseason run."After their loss to Seattle,in the NFL with six sacks. That's the case even though 12 teams have played fewer games.
Matthew Judon was supposed to be Atlanta's answer to the pass rush. The Falcons acquired the 32-year-old for a 2025 third-round pick in August.. But it simply hasn't worked out. He hasn't had a sack since Week 2. Yet, he is embarassingly tied for the team lead in sacks with 1.5. Although the Falcons defense could also use back linebackers Troy Anderson and Lorenzo Carter, both sat out in Week 7 and
prior to the game, the rest of Atlanta's defense is playing at a pretty high level. If the Falcons can just generate more consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks, they could be a true contender.Published
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