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Atlanta Falcons young defense could be key against Patriots
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Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Philip Wheeler (41) takes in the sun as he prepares to put his helmet on during a practice for Super Bowl 51 Thursday in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. - photo by Eric Gay
ATLANTA — The popular thinking is the Atlanta Falcons’ only path to their first Super Bowl championship is to win a high-scoring game against New England. After all, big offense is the Falcons’ big weapon. The best reason to think Atlanta can beat Tom Brady and the Patriots, however, may be the Falcons’ improved defense.Atlanta’s defense was on an upswing even before holding a shocking 31-0 third-quarter lead over Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers in the 44-21 NFC championship game win.
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