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Falcons LISTEN: Can Atlanta Stop Jets Rookie QB Zach Wilson?

Locked On Falcons: Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Jets NFL Week 5 Preview: Crossover Thursday with Locked On Jets
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Falcons LISTEN: Can Atlanta Stop Jets Rookie QB Zach Wilson?
Falcons LISTEN: Can Atlanta Stop Jets Rookie QB Zach Wilson?

Zach Wilson may just be the rookie quarterback for the New York Jets, but the Atlanta Falcons cannot underestimate his talents when they face off against him Sunday.

Wilson quieted his critics last week with an upset win over the Tennessee Titans, his first victory as an NFL starter.

He threw two touchdowns and completed 21 of 34 passes for 297 yards.

The second-overall pick in the NFL Draft will look for back-to-back wins when the Jets and Falcons meet in London on Sunday - a game in which Calvin Ridley will not play.

For both teams, a loss could sink their season for good as the loser will go 1-4 into the bye week.

If the Falcons want to win, forcing the young Wilson to make big plays is key since he doesn't have a great track record of making those.

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On this episode of "Locked On Falcons," host Aaron Freeman invites John Butchko (Locked On Jets) to preview the Week 5 matchup between the Falcons and  Jets in London.

First, Aaron discusses the impact of the mid-week injury report and how the Falcons overcome the possible loss of safety Erik Harris this weekend. 

Then, John joins the show to discuss Wilson's inconsistent play, the Jets' defensive success, Kyle Pitts and Matt Ryan's disappointing 2021 seasons so far, and whether the Falcons are rebuilding under new head coach Arthur Smith.

Aaron deals with all that and more on this episode of "Locked On Falcons." For more podcasts and information, join us here.

CONTINUE READING: Does Falcons' Arthur Smith Make the Grade?

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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