2016 Atlanta Falcons: 5 Reasons why the Falcons beat the Panthers

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Oct 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) rushes Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) as he passes during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons defeated the Panthers 48-33. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Pass Rush

You gotta give it up to the Falcons pass rush today. Although they gave up way too many points in the fourth quarter, they were a big reason Atlanta won. Dwight Freeney, Vic Beasley and Co. were consistently putting pressure and getting hits on the Panther QB’s. They tallied up a sack (Freeney) and 8 QB hits. As a result, Atlanta was able to snuff out multiple Carolina drives .

The pressure the Falcons finally created, caused Cam Newton frustration all afternoon. This was up until Newton was forced to leave the game due to a concussion. Once Derek Anderson entered, the Falcons went prevent and lost some of the pressure. But all in all it was a solid performance and one that Atlanta needs to build on.

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