4 Things the Atlanta Falcons must improve as pivotal NFC South slate begins
By Nick Halden
1. Atlanta's pass rush must come to life
The Atlanta Falcons are at the bottom of the league when it comes to sacking the quarterback. Only Grady Jarrett and Matthew Judon have gotten home. Jarrett had one great moment but hasn't been able to register pressure consistently from the inside.
In three games Judon has two sacks and it has been clear he is Atlanta's only hope of getting to the quarterback. For Atlanta's divisional slate to go well the next three weeks they must get more from the pass rush. Derek Carr, Baker Mayfield, and Andy Dalton are all far less mobile than the quarterbacks Atlanta has been tasked with slowing each of the last three weeks.
They lack the offensive line of Philly or the protection schemes of Kansas City. If Atlanta's pass rush is anything close to capable we will find out in this three week stretch. A big part of the issue has been having Lorenzo Carter and Arnold Ebiketie coming off the other side. The offensive line has no reason to believe they can't be on an island against either player with great success. All the focus can remain on the interior and slowing Judon.