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Despite sitting most of their starters, the Falcons' defense showed impressive performance during the game, displaying the ability to lock down in the red zone, get sacks, and create turnovers.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cllamcq84000v01nqhqsc6xtj@published'}, {'data': {'clipSrc': 'https://omny.fm/shows/wzgcfm-on-demand/joe-patrick-joins-off-the-bench-to-tell-garrett-wh', 'clipURL': 'https://omny.fm/shows/wzgcfm-on-demand/joe-patrick-joins-off-the-bench-to-tell-garrett-wh', 'embedSize': 'default', 'componentVariation': 'omny'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/omny/instances/cllamoe5g0022357enji77cre@published'}, {'data': {'text': "DeMarcco Hellams made a pivotal interception on the Dolphins' drive to the Atlanta 9-yard line on their first drive. Throughout the game, the defense accumulated several sacks, with players like Nate Landman, Mike Jones Jr., Albert Huggins, Natrone Brooks, Clifford Chattman, and Arnold Ebiketie contributing to the sack total. Breon Borders and Luke Denis also added interceptions to the impressive defensive showing.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cllbat4z2000m357e06jx9fme@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/AtlantaFalcons/status/1690209198649290752', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">3 INTs<br>5 Sacks<br>1 Forced Fumble<br>1 Fumble Recovery<br>1 Punt Return Touchdown<br><br>1 Win <a href="https://t.co/VlWaZBAWXn">pic.twitter.com/VlWaZBAWXn</a></p>— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) <a href="https://twitter.com/AtlantaFalcons/status/1690209198649290752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2023</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cllamoz77002g357eyy7vmjat@published'}, {'data': {'text': "The standout performance of the defense led to discussions about who could be considered the MVP of the first preseason game. 92.9 The Game Falcons reporter Joe Patrick, in an appearance on Off The Bench with Garrett Chapman, pointed to DB Dee Alford as a potential MVP candidate. Patrick praised Alford's work ethic, mindset, and versatile contributions as a defensive back and punt returner. Alford's 79-yard punt return for a touchdown showcased his ability to impact the game on special teams as well.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cllameb3m001d357e2ku779jr@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/AtlantaFalcons/status/1690175038148792320', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">79-yard return for <a href="https://twitter.com/AlfordGlo4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlfordGlo4</a> <br><br>📺: FOX | NFL+ <a href="https://t.co/N16RoTIgGJ">pic.twitter.com/N16RoTIgGJ</a></p>— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) <a href="https://twitter.com/AtlantaFalcons/status/1690175038148792320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2023</a></blockquote>\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/cllamp46t002u357e18g1e8jz@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Looking ahead, the Falcons are set to face the Cincinnati Bengals in their next preseason matchup, where most starters are expected to play. 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