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Atlanta Falcons: Five Players Who Exceeded Expectations

By Colin Hubbard

November 8, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Jacob Tamme (83) reaches for the football during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi
November 8, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Jacob Tamme (83) reaches for the football during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi /
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3) Justin Durant

Dec 27, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) carries the ball after a catch past Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Justin Durant (52) in the second quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) carries the ball after a catch past Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Justin Durant (52) in the second quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Justin Durant has played good football everywhere he has been but one thing remained a constant. His injuries. Durant has always struggled with injuries throughout his 9-year career and 2015 was no different. However, Durant was able to play in 13 games for the Falcons and finished second on the team in tackles with 82.

Durant’s 82 tackles was the most he has recorded in a single season since the 2012 season and was the third most of his career, respectively. Durant didn’t have a lot of flashy plays in 2015, but he did make one play that avid fans will not take lightly.

Durant deflected a pass on third down against the Carolina Panthers that set up a would be fourth down play that fell incomplete. The pass attempt likely would have been completed if not for Durant’s defection which helped the Falcons knock of the then 14-0 Panthers.

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