Atlanta Falcons: Previewing Their 2017 Opponents

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2017; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) reacts on the sideline during the second half gains the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) reacts on the sideline during the second half gains the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Miami Dolphins 

The Miami Dolphins seem like the NBA’s version of an eighth seed playoff team you know they will be there but you also know that they are going next to nowhere unless something changes. The Dolphins are just okay in a lot of areas they have an okay defense an okay offense led by an average quarterback.

That isn’t a knock on Ryan Tannehill just the truth. In style of play he is very similar to Mark Sanchez only without the sizzle reel that is known as the butt fumble. What the Dolphins do have is a very good receiving unit and a solid running back who could give the Falcons problems.

Jay Ajayi struggles to be consistent but when he is on he is one of the top running backs in the League. This game is an interesting one that in all likely hood will be won by the Falcons unless Ajayi plays out of his mind and Tannehill manages not to turn the ball over.

Miami is a team that seems stuck on the edge of contention for now and is going to stay that way until they find an answer besides Ryan Tannehill under center.