Atlanta Falcons: Five Players Who Must Improve After Bye Week

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ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 30:Tyler Eifert #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals is tackled by Foye Oluokun #54 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

4. Foye Oluokun Must Continue to Learn on the Job

Watching the Atlanta Falcons defense with and without Deion Jones should leave no question of how important he is to this team. He is the quarterback of the defense, and his loss has hurt the team more than many thought it would.

Duke Riley has been considered a bust by many so far this season. In year two the LSU product has continued to underachieve leaving all the pressure on Foye Oluokun.

Oluokun is learning on the job, he is improving week-to-week and must continue to improve. Atlanta needs him to anchor the middle of the field. With Jones expected back in week 11 Oluokun must continue to improve and hold down the middle of the field for at least three more weeks.

Foye has shown growth but must get better, especially when it comes to pass coverage. Covering checkdowns or stopping run-after-catch is a big area of improvement for Foye.

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The Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins will kick-off on Sunday at 1:00PM EST in yet another must-win situation for Atlanta.

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