Atlanta Falcons: 5 Players to Watch Vs. New York
By John Buhler
Sep 14, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) gestures to the sideline against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
The Atlanta Falcons will face another NFC East foe tomorrow when the Dirty Birds travel to the Meadowlands to take on the New York Football Giants.
Atlanta is coming off an exciting win versus the Philadelphia Eagles at home, winning 26-24 on Monday Night Football. New York lost by a point in Jerry World when the Giants traveled to Arlington, Texas to play their NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. New York lost 27-26 to America’s Team.
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The Falcons want to prove that they can win on the road under new HC Dan Quinn, something that had been a problem in the last two seasons of the Mike Smith Era. The Atlanta Falcons have had a miserable time in recent years taking on the New York Football Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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The Atlanta Falcons let a late lead slip, losing 30-20 to the G-Men last season. In the 2011 NFC Wild Card Game, the Falcons could only generate a safety and lost in a laugher as the Giants went on to win the Super Bowl that season.
With the Atlanta Falcons hoping to move to 2-0 on the season, here are the five players on the roster that I have my eyes on for having a big game against New York on Sunday afternoon. These five players all have something in common besides being teammates. See if you can figure it out.
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