Falcons at Giants: Key Players to Watch
The Falcons visit MetLife Stadium for their first road game of the season, and here are 16 players to watch.
The left tackle will be tasked with stopping the Giants top pass rushers DE Robert Ayers and DE Demontre Moore.
Fresh off a new contract extension, the two-time Super Bowl champion is hoping to improve upon a 193-yard performance in Week 1.
The Lousiana native will be one of the corners asked to contain New Orleans, LA native and second-year WR Odell Beckham Jr.
New York's top running back gained 52 rushing yards against Dallas to go along with a touchdown—his fifth as a Giant.
The linebacker will be responsible for defending the Giants pass catching TE Larry Donnell.
The superstar receiver burst onto the scene last year as a rookie and will test Atlanta CB Desmond Trufant.
The Cowboys running backs were effective out of the backfield in the passing game last week and Freeman is a very good receiving back, therefore he could be set for a big day.
The Giants took Flowers in the first round of this year's draft at ninth overall—one pick after the Falcons took Vic Beasley, Jr.
With Julio Jones coming off a great game, the Giants defense may allocate more resources to him, which could give Roddy White some one-on-one-opportunities.
One of the most underrated defensive tackles in the league, Hankins is a tremendous run-stopper who will require a lot off attention from Atlanta's O-line.
The Falcons have struggled on the road against the Giants and in order for Atlanta to come away with a win on Sunday, the quarterback will need to carry his team.
 Ayers totaled 10.5 sacks in the last two seasons and is slated to face off against Jake Matthews.
Drafted 13 picks after Matt Ryan in 2008, Cromartie has developed into a productive, consistent CB for the Giants. He'll have his hands full with Julio Jones on Sunday.
The NT will see a lot of action in the Falcons base defense as they try to stifle the Giants rushing attack.
The rookie out of LSU has quickly lockd down a starting job at free safety and will have to help his corners slow down the Falcons' talented receivers.
