The Falcons Defense is Due
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts delivered 5 Turnover-Worthy Plays to the Green Bay Packers in São Paulo Week 1, netting 2 interceptions & 2 fumbles (one fumble was recovered). An Atlanta Falcons defense that threw up a goose egg in the turnover department Week 1….they’re due Week 2.
Oh My God, It's Jessie Bates...
Transition this factoid into Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith’s admitted gameplan vs. the Falcons. Smith informed the media that he coached QB Justin Fields not to test the middle of the field because of Jessie Bates III, who even referred to Bates specifically, or, as he said, Atlanta’s “Jason Bourne.”
#Steelers Justin Fields passing chart versus the Falcons featuring a 2018 Honda Accord. #RiseUp https://t.co/akuksH8GMB pic.twitter.com/avSH3BH8nE
— Clint Goss (@NFLDraftDome) September 9, 2024
Look familiar?
Jalen Hurts' passing chart from the Eagles week 1 victory over the Packers. He had a time to throw of 3.07 seconds with an ADoT of 8.0 yards, a CPoE of +2.8%, a dropback EPA of +0.33, and a 55% success rate. pic.twitter.com/lgEvgAq14r
— Shane Haff (@ShaneHaffNFL) September 7, 2024
Expect a similar chart on Tuesday.
What Can Brown Do For Me? Nothing.
After leaving practice Friday with a hamstring, WR A.J. Brown is officially out for Monday's game. On 29 pass attempts vs. the Packers, Brown yielded 10 targets. Injuries are never wished for in these parts, but this is game-breaking. A.J. Terrell looks to bounce back after a nice seasoning vs. Steelers WR1 George Pickens. Terrell is currently paired with WR2 DeVonta Smith. Dee Alford will probably see a healthy dose of Jahan Dotson. Interesting to see how this plays out.
