A clever play and a big moment for Elliss turns the tides.
This week, Jimmy Lake claimed that Kaden Elliss has developed into one of the best off-ball linebackers in the league.
Well, with plays like this interception against Jayden Daniels in a crucial juncture at the beginning of this primetime game against Washington, he may not be too far off.
Kaden Elliss comes up with the pick for the @AtlantaFalcons!
: #ATLvsWAS on NBC/Peacock
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More than just Elliss, this play highlights this “new Atlanta Falcons defense,” which has been one of the leading reasons Atlanta is still in the NFC South race despite the offensive struggles.
Since week 13, the Falcons are first, that’s right, first in EPA/play allowed on defense. They are also seventh in defensive success rate, fifth in rushing EPA/play allowed and second in EPA/dropback allowed.
This defense has been lights out since Raheem Morris, reportedly, laid his hands on the controls and it seems like the arrow is only pointing up as the Falcons make their playoff push.