The Atlanta Falcons defense heard the criticism and is responding with a strong performance in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers. After entering Week 13 with just 10 sacks in 11 games, the Falcons have brought down Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert three times in the first half.
Defensive lineman Grady Jarrett and linebacker Kaden Elliss combined for the first sack before EDGE Arnold Ebiketie recorded the next two sacks against Herbert. Watch below, as shared by the team’s Twitter account.
INCOMING
Kaden Elliss x @GradyJarrett
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The Falcons hold a 7-6 lead over the Chargers midway through the second quarter of Sunday’s game.