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Atlanta Falcons: Biggest similarities, differences with Philadelphia Eagles

By Grayson Freestone

Sep 6, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) is stopped by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) and linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 6, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) is stopped by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) and linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2020; USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) is tripped by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (56) on a keeper during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

Difference: Eagles have some good pass rushers, while the Falcons don’t.

Death, Taxes, and the Atlanta Falcons having no pass rush.

There is reason for optimism this year compared to years prior. Dean Pees has been known for his ability to manufacture pressure, it has been talked about numerous times since he was hired. He has a tall task as the Falcons lack proven players on the defensive line – minus Grady Jarrett and even Dante Fowler Jr.

Meanwhile, for the Eagles, their strength on defense is their ability to affect quarterbacks.

They have lived off of Brandon Graham and Fletcher Cox ever since their Super Bowl victory, and even before that. They are a tough group to slow down, especially with the Falcons starting a rookie across from Fletcher.

The Falcons have to live off of blitzing to generate deadly pressure against offenses, the Eagles, on the other hand, have the proven players to consistently get pressure just using four rushers.

Arthur Smith must find a way to keep Philly from teeing off on Matt Ryan, if he does not, it will be a long and tough night for Matt.

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