The Atlanta Falcons must stop three Chicago Bears if they want to win
Each team has its playmakers in the NFL, the Atlanta Falcons certainly have their own with Kyle Pitts, Drake London, and Cordarrelle Patterson. But we are not here to talk about our players, we are here to talk about the opposition’s players that the Falcons need to stop and the opposition this week is the Chicago Bears.
The Chicago Bears haven’t had much success over the past few years but that doesn’t mean it will be a cakewalk for the Falcons.
They may not have those household names, but they have been able to score a multitude of points over the past month. In fact, they have scored 29 or more points in every game since week six. That is four consecutive games for them which is something no one saw coming midway through October.
We have our hands full, especially since our defense is not exactly playing great this year. If the Bears can score that many points against the Patriots, Dolphins, and Cowboys, then they certainly can against the Atlanta Falcons.
However, if the Falcons’ defense can negate these three players then they should be able to earn their fifth win of the year.
The Atlanta Falcons must stop Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields
Shocking that an NFL team would have to stop an opposing player who usually has the ball in his hands on every offensive snap. The Atlanta Falcons must shut down Justin Fields, especially his running ability.
Justin Fields, as you have probably heard by now, has had no shortage of success running the ball over the past two weeks. He has essentially did what he wanted against the Dolphins and Lions’ defenses, even though he lost both games.
It is important to stop his running ability so that you can force him to pass the ball, which is usually where he makes mistakes.
He hasn’t been a great passer over his young career and has been prone to make bad mistakes. Making him throw the ball is where you can expose him, but that only happens if you prove you can negate his ability to run.
The Atlanta Falcons must stop Chicago Bears RB David Montgomery
This spot would have gone to the other Bears running back Khalil Herbert, but he, unfortunately, ended up on injured reserve this week, so David Montgomery is the next in line.
Weirdly enough, David Montgomery is first on the team in carries but third in rushing yards, so he isn’t an explosive playmaker like Herbert or Justin Fields, but he will get plenty of carries against the Falcons’ defense.
The Bears are the top running team in the league, which means, obviously, we need to stop their top running back. What good would stopping Justin Fields be if we don’t stop David Montgomery?
If you can get the Chicago Bears to rely on their passing game, then you might be able to force some game-changing plays
The Atlanta Falcons must stop Chicago Bears TE Cole Kmet
Cole Kmet has been a touchdown machine these past three weeks for the Chicago Bears, so the Atlanta Falcons need to key in on him inside the red zone.
Kmet hasn’t been someone who has put up big yards this year but he is coming off back-to-back games with two touchdown catches and he had another one three weeks ago. Those are the only touchdowns he has this season, so the Bears are clearly making an effort to feed him the ball in the end zone.
He has been Justin Fields’ top target in the passing game for two weeks now. Fields has not been good when he has to go through his progressions, so each top target you take away increases your chances of having a good outcome.
If the Atlanta Falcons can stop, or even limit, these three players then they can win this crucial game in week 11.