As we close in on the season opener for the Falcons one thing is crystal clear. Both the Falcons and the Chiefs will rely heavily on their young players to get the job done. Not only are they being relied upon, but these young players are going to make their presences felt in a big way on Sunday.
Ready to make an impact for the Falcons
For Atlanta it all starts on the defensive side of the ball. 2011 Third round pick Akeem Dent is now the starter in place of Curtis Lofton at MLB. Dent is only in his second year in the league after being Atlanta's best special teams player last year as he picked up 20 tackles and forced two fumbles. Dent will be a big part of the defense when they take the field on Sunday. The Chiefs are getting star RB Jamaal Charles back from a knee injury and they also signed former Madden coverboy Peyton Hillis to back him up. Dent will have a full load when it comes to stopping the run and he'll gladly take on that challenge. The Falcons DTs like...
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Akeem Dent,
Jamaal Charles,
Peyton Hillis,
Travian Robertson,
Grady Jackson,
Jacquizz Rodgers,
Tamba Hali,
Matt Ryan,
Roddy White,
John Abraham,
Sean Weatherspoon,
Julio Jones
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions
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