What are the Atlanta Falcon’s weaknesses vs. Giants?

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons passes the ball during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 22, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons passes the ball during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 22, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Sep 19, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) leaps over Atlanta Falcons defensive back Erik Harris (23) and defensive back Richie Grant (27) in the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /

Giant’s talented skill players vs. Falcon’s defense

Most teams have an advantage on the Atlanta Falcon’s defense, and that certainly is the case for New York.

As previously mentioned, Daniel Jones has no shortage of playmakers on his offense. Guys like Kenny Golladay, Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton, Kyle Rudolph, Kadarius Toney, Saquon Barkley, and possibly Evan Engram.

Kenny Golladay and Saquon Barkley are the two guys that Dean Pees needs to focus on stopping.

While the two of them have not made as big of an impact as expected, they are still two of the most talented players in this league – especially Barkley. Saquon is still trying to make his way back from his knee injury and who knows how close he is to his previous self, but even a limited Saquon Barkley is a dangerous runner.

He has the power to run through most defenders, exceptional vision, ridiculous agility, and burst. He is a top-three running back in this league when he is healthy, at the very least.

Kenny Golladay was signed by the Giants after being with the Lions. He had a big game against Atlanta last year when we took on the Lions. He was much of the reason the Lions ended up winning that game and this defense needs to keep that from being a trend. With A.J. Terrell potentially missing the game, it is a tall task for this talent-deficient defense.