Atlanta Falcons face a pass rush crisis as Jalon Walker's season-ending injury exposes depth concerns. Can anyone step up to save the defense? Aaron Freeman and Jarvis Davis (Locked On Georgia Tech) debate whether any free agent edge rusher can meaningfully impact the Falcons’ sack totals after last season's franchise record. The conversation highlights regression worries and the need for a committee approach, with Harold Perkins poised for a bigger role.

The hosts also break down the Locked On NFL Top 100, spotlighting Bijan Robinson’s contentious No. 11 ranking and James Pearce’s surprising appearance at No. 90. Do national perceptions and Atlanta’s lack of playoff relevance hurt player rankings? Plus, the duo analyzes Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix’s low marks in The Athletic's annual QB tiers, questioning if NFL execs are overlooking Atlanta’s upside. Can the Falcons rally behind a new defensive identity—and does the league still underestimate their stars?

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