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You can find Atlanta Falcons futures heading into the new season with some updated throughout, but the best payout odds can always be found early to bet on.
Still among the early favorites to win Super Bowl 51 after making only their second appearance in franchise history earlier this year, the Falcons come in at a decent price tag at 12-1.
The good news for Atlanta is that they continued adding pieces to their front seven, according to Bill Barnwell of ESPN.com.
While Atlanta's speedy young defense jelled in time for its postseason run, it's also worth noting that the Falcons weren't a very good defense for most of the season. They finished the season 27th in DVOA and 29th against the run, a problem teams weren't able to exploit because the dominant Atlanta offense kept getting out to leads.
It also helps that the Falcons used their first-round pick on UCLA edge rusher Takkarist McKinley, who should be part of a deep rotation at defensive end.
SB Nation calls wide receiver Taylor Gabriel “among the NFL’s fastest players”.
James Rael writes:
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Taylor Gabriel is a defensive coordinator’s worst nightmare. You’re probably familiar with the numbers, but let’s review: He racked up 579 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns in 2016. He led the NFL in yards after catch (8.1) in 2016. Franchise quarterback Matt Ryan’s 148.1 passer rating on throws to Gabriel in 2016 led the league. Stop drooling at your earliest convenience.
- Mary Montgomery, Gambling911.com
