Atlanta Falcons: 5 Players to Watch Vs. Texans

William Moore now has two interceptions on the year. Does he make it three in four games against the Houston Texans on Sunday? I think he does.

Houston would prefer to pound the rock with RB Alfred Blue against the Falcons to hopefully open up the pass to WR DeAndre Hopkins. I remember Ryan Mallett being a bit of a gunslinger from his days with the Arkansas Razorbacks. Against HC Bill O’Brien‘s wishes, I think Mallett tries to air it out to Hopkins at least twice on Sunday.

More from ATL All Day

• Atlanta Braves: Felix Has Already Shown Enough to Win a Rotation Spot
• Atlanta Braves Implode Late To Phillies, Cole Hamels Remains Sidelined
• Kyle Wright Shines As Folty Struggles In Atlanta Braves Loss To Red Sox
• Atlanta Hawks Sweep Back-to-Back Games Over Weekend
• Atlanta Braves: Grapefruit League Play Check Up

Should the Atlanta Falcons disrupt Mallet on any of those deep passing attempts, guess who will be there to corral the errant throw?: William Moore. He’s always ready. Dan Quinn’s defense prides itself on the strong play of its defensive backfield. Moore could be a piece in the Dirty South version of the Legion of Boom.

Outside of possibly picking off a pass, look for Moore to lead the secondary, as FS Ricardo Allen will be out with a knee injury in Week 3. UDFA Robenson Therezie is going to start in place of Allen. Don’t think for a second that Therezie won’t get ready playing next to a man that’s always ready: Willy Mo.

Next: Is He Now a Reliable 3rd Down Target?