Falcons’ Alford named under-the-radar player who could be a difference-maker against Eagles

Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon included Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford Wednesday on his list of under-the-radar NFL players who could be a difference-makers in the Divisional Round this weekend.

Gagnon writes Alford outplayed Desmond Trufant and Keanu Neal in the Falcons secondary on Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams.

“Trufant is a better player, which is why he doesn't get tested as often. But it's a good sign Alford had nearly twice as many passes defensed during the regular season (20 to 12), and he ranked fourth in the league in that category,” Gagnon wrote. “With Trufant likely to cover Alshon Jeffery most of the day, Alford should have a wide range of assignments against the Eagles and could be asked to move into the slot to cover the dangerous Nelson Agholor. If Alford remains hot, that could be the difference for the Falcons on the road.”