NFL Preseason 5 Things to Know Falcons vs. Jets: Can Ryan Fitzpatrick Perform? Can Falcons Run With Devonta Freeman? Julio Jones, Brandon Marshall Battle

Aug 18, 2015 02:26 PM EDT
Julio Jones
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones makes a catch against the New York Jets in a home game."

1. Can the New York Jets get any worse?

Literally how, the Jet's defense will be on the field all day forcing them to become extremely tired stunting their performance. Ryan Fitzpatrick got the starter treatment and only played in one series, likely so the Jets can still have hope that their season is not a total sham. The Jet's defense has the ability to be as good as it was when they got to the playoffs with Mark Sanchez a couple of years ago but their offense is as bad as it gets.

2. How will Ryan Fitzpatrick perform?

Fitzpatrick did not really spend a lot of time on the field in the first preseason game so will his time increase as we get closer to the regular season? Fitzpatrick has not always been the most capable backup so seeing how he performs as a true starter should be interesting.

3. Who will emerge as the Falcons 3rd WR?

Devin Hester versus Leonard Hankerson things could get interesting. Last year Hester produced for the Falcons but not nearly as much as Harry Douglas has in the past. Now the Falcons are elated to have Hankerson in camp. Hankerson has been the camp MVP besides Julio Jones making him a clear step up from Hester.

4. Now healthy can the Falcons get their running game going?

With both Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman back in the lineup, fans will get to see what the Falcon's rushing attack truly looks like. This will also be a mini competition between Freeman and Coleman to see who becomes the lead back.

5. Can the Falcons continue to generate turnovers?

The Falcon's defense looks a lot better than last years, but that is not saying much. Can the Falcons new additions continue to keep getting takeaways? Players like Justin Durant and Vic Beasley need to step up in order for the Falcons to be successful. 

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