The have gone 6-5 through the first 11 games of the season, but are still tied for last in the league with 10 sacks. Even though the team recorded a rare sack against the Denver Broncos, it did little to change the outcome on Sunday .
Only six NFL teams have fewer than 20 sacks entering Week 12. The Falcons have an extra week to take their pass rush off life support, but it's definitely an area where the team could use an injection of talent this offseason.
The draft hasn't been kind to Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot when it comes to selecting defensive players in the later rounds. Maybe it's time for the team to use one Choose to meet the most urgent needs.
That's exactly what the Falcons are doing on NBC Sports. . With the No. 20 overall pick, Atlanta selects Marshall pass rusher Mike Green:
— Connor Rogers, NBC Sports
Green's performance has increased significantly this season, with 15 sacks, eight QB hits and 29 hurries. The Marshall edge rusher earned one Grade of 92.2 and a run defense grade of 91.0.
Considering Green has five more sacks than the entire Falcons defense, this is an attractive option for Atlanta. PFF's big board currently lists Green as the No. 63 player in the class, but that will likely change in the coming months.
After their bye week, the Falcons host the Los Angeles Chargers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
