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5 takeaways from Atlanta Falcons thrilling Week 2 win over the Eagles

The Falcons get a big win for their first dub of the season

By Arkesh Ray

Sep 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) catches a touchdown pass in front of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay Jr. (2) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Sep 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) catches a touchdown pass in front of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay Jr. (2) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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#5: Defense is legit

Through two weeks the Falcons are tied second for least touchdowns given up with two. Only the Steelers and Vikings (1) have given up less.

The Falcons are holding teams to just 46% on third down and held the Eagles to just 2/5 in the redzone.

The secondary looks great (outside of the few times Terrell got beat by Pickens last week) and Jessie Bates got the game-sealing interception on primetime.

The defense was very bend but don't break, giving up some big Saquon runs but ultimately keeping the Eagles from scoring when needed.

Matthew Judon in two career games as a Falcons already has 1.5 sacks. He is headed toward a special season.

Also important to note that the Falcons were missing their best linebacker in Nate Landman.

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