NFC South - Atlanta Falcons
Years of building from the ground up will finally pay off for the Atlanta Falcons, as we expect them to break out on both sides of the football. Much of the offseason banter has been centered around how good the offense will look, but we can't diminish the impact the Falcons' defense will have on their success in 2024.
We saw glimpses of how great Atlanta's defense could be last season. They held seven opponents to 290 yards or fewer and nine of 17 opponents to 19 or fewer points. We should expect those high marks from the Falcons all season long.
Heading into training camp, this was virtually the same group as last year; however, the Falcons' two late additions before the season pushed this team to the elite level. Weeks before the season begins, Atlanta trades for Matt Judon. The four-time Pro Bowler accumulated 28.0 sacks from 2021 to 2022, missing most of last season with a torn bicep. Further, the NFC South betting favorites signed Justin Simmons, stabilizing their secondary.
From top to bottom, the Falcons are ready to impress. They should easily end the season as the top unit from the NFC South.
