FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Though there have been some growing pains across the board this season, one could argue that Atlanta's defense is having one of its best starts to a season in years. Even with a bye in Week 5, the unit currently boasts the top-ranked defense in the NFL, limiting opponents to 244.0 yards per game, and has the No. 1 pass defense in the league, holding opponents to 135.0 yards through the air per game.

Much of this can be attributed to the veterans this unit has, but what shouldn't go unnoticed is the impact that the rookie class has had on the success so far this season. Raheem Morris and Jeff Ulbrich both said all offseason that the rookies will see significant time on the field, as this class has digested the information presented to them at a high level and been abl

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