Keys to third-down success & beating the Saints | Falcons Final Whistle Podcast
The Atlanta Falcons are set to take on the New Orleans Saints in a rivalry match that will kick off a critical stretch of the season. Senior reporters Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney sit down to discuss the matchup, the teams’ injury situations and what the Falcons need to do to emerge with an important division win. Tori shares some interesting discoveries about the Falcons’ third-down play, and Will explains why Atlanta’s defense has a tricky task ahead.
00:00 – Intro
00:44 – Falcons offensive line injuries
05:48 – Key Saints players miss practice
07:20 – Can defensive line take advantage?
12:16 – Why an aggressive approach is risky
15:55 – A closer look at third-down numbers
20:33 – The key to winning on third down
25:57 – Finding the right balance on offense
31:11 – Players we’ll leave game talking about
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11 comments
Day 112 of asking the Atlanta Falcons to change their uniforms.
Tori Thicelhaney.
Why is everyone talking about the Falcons pass rush.!?!
The pass rush hasn't been an issue..pass defense hasn't been an issue.
The Falcons are giving up 176 passing yards a game.
Teams aren't even trying to pass the ball against us they are running the ball down the Falcons throat. Pass rush is the least of their worries right now.
Derrick Carr has a groin injury. The Falcons have to get him on the ground. There has to be a plan for Kyle Pitts to control the middle of the field. I think most of the sacks has to come from up the middle. Kirk Cousins play and third down conversions are key. The redzone scoring has to improve.
Tyler Allgeier needs more touches. Bijan is nice but we have a legit downhill runner, stop trying to force the ball to one player all the time.
Tori been looking beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
yall keep saying there names wrong… its aints
KEEP IMPROVING ON OFFENSE AND DEFENSE
GET better in the trenches
Like the Gothic look Tori
Tori hats off for you stating this issue with 3rd downs. Because that was my issue listening to Zach Robinson and some of the players press conferences. 3rd and short has also been an issue. So I wasn't feeling confident when they were saying we got to stay out of 3rd and long. I hope you mentioning this let them realize that it's no secret to the fan base and the opposing teams. The issues that we're seeing on third down is primarily because of lack of preseason reps. You have a new OC, new quarterback, new receivers, new head coach. Luckily enough we were competitive in these games. But these three games prior were almost like our three pre season games the starters should have had. I get why they decided not to do it. They felt like the trade-off of keeping people healthy was more important. But it's why I expected them to start slowly on offense. The Saints game will show if any real adjustments, or cohesion has been achieved. Because if you lose. He would be losing to a rival. You will be 1 and 3. You still would not have won a home game. And then have a short week. To face Tampa Bay on Thursday. Things could spiral out of control pretty quickly.
One of the issues with our run game. Is that we're no longer carrying a fullback. That was a mistake. Somebody should call Keith Smith