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Philadelphia Eagles Week 2: 10 Atlanta Falcons to watch

By Geoffrey Knox

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 08: Wide receiver Justin Hardy #14 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 08: Wide receiver Justin Hardy #14 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 08: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings pulls in a pass for a 23-yard touchdown against Isaiah Oliver #26 of the Atlanta Falcons. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 08: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings pulls in a pass for a 23-yard touchdown against Isaiah Oliver #26 of the Atlanta Falcons. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

Isaiah Oliver, cornerback

After monster games from Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson in Week 1, you can bet your last dollar that the Falcons’ secondary spent a lot of time preparing for them in their meeting room. On Sunday night, the assignment of limiting Philly’s explosive pass catchers falls in the hands of Isaiah Oliver and Desmond Trufant.

Isaiah Oliver is a little less experienced with only three starts in 15 career games. He’s hauled in an interception, batted down seven passes, and given up three touchdowns on 29 career targets.

It’s safe to say he’s solid, but whoever he covers will have some opportunities.

Vic Beasley, defensive end

Vic Beasley may be the most recognizable of the Atlanta starters who don’t play on offense. He’s very versatile, having played both linebacker and defensive end in his career, and he played in all 16 games in 2018. That includes eight starts, and he’s racked up 20 total tackles and five sacks in the process.

Trust and believe that the Eagles’ coaches have devised a plan for him.

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