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| The Falcons struggled at times defensively last season, ranking 24th overall. Their rush defense was the biggest disappointment, allowing 127.5 yards per game. First-round pick Peria Jerry hopes to provide a lift to the rush defense. The Falcons hope Jerry turns into the big, run-stuffing tackle they were lacking last season. Atlanta also needs some more playmakers in the secondary. They had just 10 interceptions last season. Chris Houston and rookie Chevis Jackson need to make some plays at cornerback. The pass rush for the Falcons is solid, though, with ends John Abraham and Jamaal Anderson doing a good job of pressuring the quarterback. Abraham remains one of the premier pass rushers in the game, getting 16 and a half sacks last season. The Falcons lost veteran Keith Brooking this offseason, but were able to replace him with another veteran linebacker, Mike Peterson. So the Falcons should see much of a dropoff at linebacker. The Falcons have a very good special teams unit. Harry Douglas emerged as a legit punt returner last season, averaging 11.9 yards per return. And Jerious Norwood remains one of the best kick returners in the game. These two are capable of big plays every time they touch the ball.
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The Falcons defense might be worth a spot start or two, but that is about it. They have a little sack potential with Abraham and Anderson, but their secondary doesn't cause a lot of turnovers and they will allow some points and yards. The special teams unit is above average, though. |
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| The Atlanta Falcons have announced they have placed SS William Moore (hamstring) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season. |
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| D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons SS William Moore (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is considered as doubtful for Week 7 and is not expected to play. |
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| CBSSports.com reports Atlanta Falcons S William Moore (hamstring) injured his hamstring Week 6 and is questionable to return. |
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| D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons SS William Moore will be active for Week 5 and play on special teams. He had been inactive for the first three weeks of the season. |
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| D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons SS William Moore (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 25. He is listed as probable for Week 3 and is expected to be available. |
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| D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons SS William Moore (hamstring) participated in practice Friday, Sept. 18. He is listed as questionable for Week 2 but likely will be available to play. |
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| J. Michael Moore, of AtlantaFalcons.com, reports Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said SS William Moore (hamstring) participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 16. |
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| CBSSports.com reports Atlanta Falcons SS William Moore (hamstring) said he expects to play in the team's Week 2 game. |
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| D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons SS William Moore (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 11. He has been ruled out of the team's Week 1 game. |
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| D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons FS William Moore (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 10. He is not expected to play in Week 1. |
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Injury Concern.