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Atlanta Falcons: 3 keys to beating the Washington Commanders

By Grayson Freestone

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 25: Head coach Arthur Smith of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 25, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 25: Head coach Arthur Smith of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 25, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) /
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Nov 20, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) rushes against the Houston Texans in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) rushes against the Houston Texans in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

First Atlanta Falcons key: Force Taylor Heinicke to pass from the pocket

Last week, the Atlanta Falcons had their hands full as they tried to contain Justin Fields and his running ability. All things considered, they did a phenomenal job as they limited Fields to under 100 yards on the ground.

Taylor Heinicke may not be a running quarterback per se, but he is trying to make plays by scrambling around to allow his receivers to get open. The edge rushers for the Falcons need to be disciplined and limit the scrambling lanes.

Making Heinicke pass the ball from the pocket is a recipe for success. They played him last year and he was able to make his way around the backfield with ease, and it cost the Falcons in the end.

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