"The Atlanta Falcons need their offensive line to bounce back on Sunday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings after its struggles in their Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Getting back to their bread and butter of establishing the run with a balanced offensive attack will be critical to their success. Yet, restoring the run game won't be easy."
"Given the recent season-ending injury to right tackle Kaleb McGary, it wasn't a huge surprise that the Falcons' run game couldn't get off the ground against the Bucs. The Falcons already faced a significant challenge in replacing starting center Drew Dalman, one of their top run blockers last year, and losing McGary was another devastating blow to the continuity the team has tried to maintain in recent years."
"Having a balanced offensive attack will be crucial against a Vikings defense led by defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who is well-known for his penchant for dialing up pressure. In their Week 14 matchup against the Vikings last year, former Falcons starting quarterback Kirk Cousins was blitzed on 66 percent of his dropbacks, according to PFF. However, an opposing team can help keep the wolves at bay with a strong running game."
The Falcons need their offensive line to rebound against the Minnesota Vikings by re-establishing the run and restoring a balanced offense. Season-ending right tackle Kaleb McGary's injury and replacing starting center Drew Dalman hindered cohesion and contributed to a stagnant ground game in Week 1. The Vikings, under Brian Flores, frequently dial up pressure; keeping pressure down requires a productive run game. Minnesota surrendered 129.8 rushing yards per game in its losses and just 82.8 in wins last season. The Falcons averaged 1.2 yards before contact in Week 1, showing blockers failed to create space. The offensive line must also improve pass protection to limit pressure on Michael Penix.
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