Erik McCoy will neutralize a surprising strength of the Falcons

Darrion Gray argues that New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy will play a vital role in slowing down the Atlanta Falcons' unexpected interior pass rush during their upcoming Monday night matchup. Atlanta's interior defensive linemen Gervon Dexter and Brandon Dorlus have combined for 27 quarterback pressures this season, the highest total for an interior defensive line duo in the NFL.

Gray notes that McCoy currently holds the second-best pass block win rate in the league at 97.3 percent according to Pro Football Focus. The writer highlights that McCoy's ability to handle Dexter and Dorlus, while assisting teammates David Edwards and Cesar Ruiz, will be critical to protecting quarterback Tyler Shough.