Atlanta Falcons: 5 Players to Watch vs. Washington

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55. player. 44. . MLB. Delaware. Paul Worrilow

With OLB Justin Durant out with an elbow injury and OLB Brooks Reed only playing in his second regular season game in 2015 after undergoing preseason groin surgery, I think MLB Paul Worrilow steps up in a big way for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

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Washington will prefer to run the football to open up the pass to generate offense in this one. Worrilow could have double-digit tackles should Washington run the football like I think they will. What the Redskins won’t account for in this game is the improved mobility of Paul Worrilow.

He’s playing at a lighter weight, which will allow him to factor more in pass defense. The new 4-3 Under scheme is allowing Paul to play more freely and the Falcons defense is better by it. Having their defensive play caller performing at a high level in this game could allow the defense to force some turnovers on the Redskins.

I like Paul Worrilow to have 10 tackles and a deflection that will result in a pick for the Falcons secondary. Look for Paul to amp up the intensity on the defensive side of the ball in Week 5. The defensive tenacity for this team usually starts from the LB corps. Week 5 will be more of that.

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