The Falcons are losing, but at least they’re tackling the crap out of the Cardinals

The Atlanta Falcons have turned in a disappointing preseason effort in their first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, at least to this point, but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been highlights. Among them: This defense lighting up hapless Cardinals en route to tackles for loss, forced fumbles, and the slow erosion of the human soul.

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Here’s new addition Jack Crawford, who looked very good, with a nice tackle for loss. Crawford has shown the kind of physicality Dan Quinn loves thus far, and probably will find his way into a significant role.

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Here’s Deion Jones showing his trademark alarming, otherworldly speed to come up with a tackle for loss.

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Here’s Keanu Neal destroying Chris Johnson and forcing a fumble that Duke Riley subsequently picks up. Oooo, that’s pretty.

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Jack Crawford with the hit, Takkarist McKinley with the pickup. Oooo baby.

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Finally, here’s Takk, doing the Takk things we hope to see him doing for years to come. I love that man.