ON THE FALCONS BEAT
ON THE FALCONS BEAT

Video: 5 things we learned from Falcons’ 17-13 loss to Steelers

D. Orlando Ledbetter discusses the 5 things we learned from the 17-13 loss to the Steelers on Sunday. Video by D. Orlando Ledbetter
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Aug 21, 2017

Here discussing the five things we learned from the Falcons’ 17-13 loss to the Steelers on Sunday at Heinz Field:

1. Takkarist McKinley gives the Falcons pass rush a boost.

2. Jack Crawford, honorary captain, made his debut, too.

3. Update on Devonta Freeman and his possible return from concussion protocol.

4. The special teams were awful. Check out the report card.

5. Wes Schweizter held up well in first NFL start. 

About the Author

Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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