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Atlanta Falcons: 5 Defensive and Special Teams Musts for a Super Bowl Victory

By W. M. Lawson

Dec 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) scores on a 21-yard fumble recovery in the third quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) scores on a 21-yard fumble recovery in the third quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 1, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; A general view of the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots next to the Vince Lombardi Trophy prior to a press conference in preparation for Super Bowl LI at George R. Brown Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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The Arch of History

Much has been made, and rightfully so, of the Offenses in this game. Both teams will move the ball, sometimes at will, and will put pressure, and put force, on the other team’s defense. Football is a three-phase game, and the team that can use Defense and Special Teams to disrupt the other offense, and exert their own pressure, will win the day.

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