Yes Falcons fans, we are 2-0!
After knocking off the Philadelphia Eagles at home and the New York Giants on the road, the Falcons have improved to their first 2-0 start since 2012. The 2012 season was also the last time the birds made the playoffs (I still hate the 49ers for that by the way).
The most surprising part about this 2-0 start is the Falcons actually look good. Not perfect, but good. The offense finally looks like it has an identity again, led by franchise quarterback Matt Ryan and superstar in the making, Julio Jones. In addition to the skill positions, it looks like we may finally have a stable offensive line (if we can stay healthy). The emergence of rookie running back, Tevin Coleman (who will be out for a couple games with a rib injury), and second-year man, Devonta Freeman, have also finally given Atlanta a running game. The Falcons have been at the bottom of the league in terms of rushing stats for the past two seasons.
The defensive side of the ball has resembled the old Falcons at times during the first two games. But there is something new about them. Something fresh. They swarm to the ball much like that 2012 team that almost went to the Super Bowl (I still hate the 49ers, did I say that already?). We even have been able to force some turnovers. In the Giants game, the defense stood tough in some pivotal moments to get vital stops that our offense needed. The Eagles game we made Sam Bradford uncomfortable in the pocket. Yes, we still got shredded in the secondary, but the point is we got the stops when needed. Which is way different then the Falcons defense from the past two seasons. Bottomline is there is hope.
Head Coach Dan Quinn has already implemented his touch physical brand of football on our Atlanta squad. The emergence of the running game and the new found physicality in the trenches (on both sides of the ball) can directly correlate to the former Seahawks defensive coordinator. He has brought a championship culture and a different vibe to our Atlanta franchise.The Falcons next opponent is the 2-0 Dallas Cowboys, Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
The Cowboys look to keep their season afloat as they prepare to go without their star quarterback, Tony Romo, who was injured last Sunday in Philly. He will be out with a collarbone injury for multiple weeks, along side star wide receiver, Dez Bryant (foot), and maybe even tight end, Jason Witten (knee/ankle). If the Falcons can get a victory in Dallas that means they will advance to 3-0 against the NFC East opponents (one of the NFL's tougher divisions).
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