Falcons Defensive Line Overwhelms Colts in Day 2 Joint Practice After Allowing 512 Yards Last Meeting
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Updated · AtlantaFalcons.com · Aug 20
Falcons Defensive Line Overwhelms Colts in Day 2 Joint Practice After Allowing 512 Yards Last Meeting
3 articles · Updated · AtlantaFalcons.com · Aug 20
Summary
Atlanta's defensive front controlled Thursday's second joint practice in Westfield, repeatedly blowing up Indianapolis runs and disrupting throws during red-zone and full-team periods.
Carlos Allen Jr. drove the surge with multiple tackles for loss in a six-play stretch, while Maason Smith, Brandon Dorlus and Chris Williams also won in the backfield against the Colts' line.
Atlanta's secondary backed that pressure with tight coverage: A.J. Terrell, Darnay Holmes and A.J. Woods stood out in 1-on-1s, and Jammie Robinson broke up a pass to cap the key sequence.
Rookie linebackers Harold Perkins Jr. and Kendal Daniels added pass breakups in 7-on-7 work, reinforcing a broader defensive bounce-back after the Falcons gave up 512 yards and 244 rushing yards with three scores to Jonathan Taylor in last season's meeting.