Getting Defensive - Atlanta Falcons Edition

[Zod]

The Atlanta Falcons are a shell of what they were last season. With devastating losses at their wide receiver position, the rest of the offense has been depleted as well.

 

To get a clear picture of what the Panthers need to do on defense, we need only too look at last Sunday and take a quick glance at what the Cardinals defense was able to do.

 

The left side of the Falcons offensive line played a horrible game. Combined they were responsible for 12 hurries on Matt Ryan. When under pressure, Matt Ryan's QB rating and accuracy quickly plummet. I see a big day for Charles Johnson even with a slight groin pull. I would also keep an eye out for Kawaan Short whose pass rush has been improving week after week.

 

The Cardinals also smothered Tony Gonzalez the entire game while harassing him on every play. With Gonzalez now the only real receiving threat, the Panthers will be able to double down on his coverage. I expect Thomas Davis to blanket him on the underneaths and the solid safety tandems of Mitchell and Mikell him to smother him on the deep routes. You have to play physical against Gonzo, and these players are up to the task.

 

Overall expect a typical physical emotionally driven game this Sunday. It may get as ugly as the Rams game or even uglier. These teams have a real disdain for one another... just how we like it.

 

 

 

[SpeedOFLight]

I am so ready for sunday. I will be watching the game with my buddy from Atl. He was sad last week but I didn't manage to get him to put a small wager on the game. I think we will destroy them. I like the how other teams have tried to cover Gonzo. We will try to mimic that. I expect a big sack day from our dline. Go panthers!

[Machete]

I predict Matt Ryan craps himself again.

[Guest]

Just win baby. 

[The Huddler]

I hope Gonzalez gets knocked the fug out. Should have retired last year but didnt have the spotlight. He was in the shadow of Ray Lewis.

Mr. Awesome wanted another shot at the spotlight this year. This sunday youl be in the spotlight when you leave in a body bag.

Just knock em out TD

[SOJA]

Greg Hardy I'm looking at you. 

[!stUp]

Would love to see McDermott dial up a couple of '"jail breaks" on Ryans azz.......having him on  his backside looking through his earhole would da bomb.

[Guest]

^ this.  No game should be considered easy or a 'gimme'.  

[Cyclonus]

I don't want to see Ryan injured.  So don't get me wrong here.  But I would like to see him get slammed continually.  I want that mofo to endure PAIN!!!!  Then he can get the fugg off our field!

[MichaelNewtonII]

division rivals gonna bring their best

[Razeyfingers]

I hope Gonzalez gets knocked the fug out. Should have retired last year but didnt have the spotlight. He was in the shadow of Ray Lewis.

Mr. Awesome wanted another shot at the spotlight this year. This sunday youl be in the spotlight when you leave in a body bag.

Just knock em out TD

 

 

The Ghost of Thomas Davis is now the leader of Monsterz inc., He is going to make an example out of TonyG

[Fiz]

Harry Douglas is pretty good tbqh

 

I can't imagine the Panthers losing this game. 

[Peppers90 NC]

Harry Douglas is pretty good tbqh

 

I can't imagine the Panthers losing this game. 

i was gonna mention Douglas, he has hurt us before

[Squirrel]

Yeah don't need to get in a shootout with the Falcons.  They are the 4th best passing team in the league.  There running game is terrible though.  Just bring a 4 man rush and drop the rest in coverage.