The Atlanta Falcons run defense will get a break less than a week after being completely destroyed by Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley. Isiah Pacheco, a talented running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, will miss the game on Sunday night. The starting back is likely to miss six to eight weeks, so the Falcons will definitely take a vacation.
It’s undeniably entertaining to see Pacheco sprint with a strength and ferocity that few other backs in the league can equal. It’s impressive that he can sprint through tackles given his stature and quickness. The back will receive the ball and try to run through you or outrun the field with all of his strength and speed.
The Atlanta Falcons will catch a break dodging one of the Chiefs’ best weapons.
In light of Atlanta’s current difficulties containing the run, this is a significant development for the Falcons. Even though you never want your opponent to get hurt, the Falcons, who are a logical underdog, will undoubtedly need to take advantage of every advantage that this will provide.
Given that Kansas City currently has Carson Steele and Samaje Perine as possibilities, the Chiefs will probably rely on Mahomes significantly more. Former Chief Kareem Hunt was signed back by the organization, but it’s unclear if the veteran is prepared for a significant role just a few days after signing.
With this edge, the Falcons should be able to concentrate on producing a more reliable pass rush and reliably covering Rashee Rice in double coverage. Without a doubt, the Falcons continue to be significantly behind. Nonetheless, the Falcons’ inability to generate a run game may allow them to hang around and possibly pull off back-to-back prime-time upsets. For Kirk Cousins and Raheem Morris, it would be a pivotal time as the Falcons look to make a change in Atlanta.
