It may have taken us a while to realize that, yes, the Falcons are for real. But we’re on board now. Their offense is one of the best we’ve seen in years, leading the league in almost every statistical category. Now they face their biggest test: a date with the New England Patriots. As we outline in this edition of Ringer Playbook, stopping Atlanta’s offense starts with stopping Julio Jones. But that’s much easier said than done.
How to Beat the Falcons
Stopping Julio Jones is the first key
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