Falcons defense eyes a tighter leash on Justin Jefferson in Week 2 by leaning on A.J. Terrell with help from Jessie Bates III and rookie Billy Bowman Jr., avoiding single-coverage matchups. Atlanta plans to disrupt Minnesota’s timing with a sharper pass rush and frequent line jams, aiming to throttle Jefferson while keeping other Viking receivers out of the big-play zone.

Jefferson remains the centerpiece, but the plan emphasizes collective coverage, short-area rigidity, and opportunistic disruption. Week 1 showed Jefferson’s ceiling, yet the Falcons’ approach—physical man, help over the top, and pressure—signals a game where every target matters and turnover opportunities could swing fantasy outcomes.

For fantasy managers, the takeaway is pressure translates to fewer clean looks for Jefferson and potential reads for Vikings’ ancillary targets. If Terrell and co. execute, Jefferson’s ceiling may come down from elite to high-end WR2 with upside on breakout plays.