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Rowdy Falcons locker room reacts to Week 2 win over Vikings
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The Atlanta Falcons are just 1-1, but they have to feel pretty good after Sunday night's dominant defensive performance against the Minnesota Vikings . The Falcons overpowered the Vikings offensive line with a constant stream of pressure.
Whether it was interior defensive linemen, like Brandon Dorlus and Ruke Orhorhoro , pushing the pocket, or the team's edge rushers frustrating Minnesota's offensive tackles, Atlanta was engaged from from the opening snap to the final seconds of Sunday's 22-6 win over the Vikings.
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The Falcons' four rookies -- Jalon Walker , James Pearce Jr. , Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman Jr . -- combined for 1.5 sacks and two interceptions against an overmatched Vikings offense. Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier combined for over 200 rushing yards in Week 2.
After a frustrating loss to the Buccaneers in last Sunday's season opener, Atlanta showed great resolve by bouncing back with a huge road win. Head coach Raheem Morris addressed a rowdy Falcons locker room following Sunday's game. Watch below.
Raheem Morris speaks in front of fired up Falcons locker room
Morris also spoke to reporters after the game and praised practice squad kicker Parker Romo. Less than a week after signing with Atlanta, Romo hit five field goals against his former team on national television.
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"He did a great job," said Morris. "That's all you can ask of the young man."
The Falcons (1-1) will look to win their second straight game on the road in Week 3 against the 0-2 Carolina Panthers .
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons beat Vikings: Locker room celebrates Week 2 win
