Internal expectations are high for the Atlanta Falcons' defense in 2024.
Atlanta is coming off a substantially improved defensive effort in 2023 during which itNo. 8 league-wide in passing yards allowed, No. 11 in total yards, No. 18 in scoring and No. 20 in run defense.
That mission works hand in hand with another: Winning games. Bates said he felt like last season, the Falcons put together good games but let up at the end. "We let offenses score in critical situations, and I think that's where we have to get better as a defense - being able to close out games," Bates said.
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