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Atlanta Falcons: Bold predictions for week two vs. Los Angeles Rams

By Grayson Freestone

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 11: Grady Jarrett #97 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts during the first half of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 11: Grady Jarrett #97 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts during the first half of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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Sep 11, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Arnold Ebiketie (47) sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Bold prediction #2: The Atlanta Falcons sack Matt Stafford at least four times

Speaking of positions that exceeded expectations for the Atlanta Falcons in week one, their defensive line was shockingly good for much of the game against their rivals.

Now they will be facing an offensive line that sustained some injuries in week one and also gave up seven sacks. Every one of the Rams’ five starters up front had 51 pass-blocking snaps but only one of them — right guard Coleman Shelton — did not give up a sack.

For a pass rush that is coming off of a four-sack game against an offensive line that is supposed to be solid, four-sacks might not be that bold of a prediction, but we are still talking about the Atlanta Falcons’ pass rush, a unit that has been the NFL’s worst for years.

Matt Stafford isn’t the most fleet of foot, so if you get close to him, there is a high probability that you will be able to finish the play with a sack.

If the Rams continue to struggle with pass blocking, then the Atlanta Falcons might have a strong chance at ending the game with a win, which would seriously send last year’s Super Bowl champions into a panic.

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