SACK SURGE: Will Atlanta Falcons’ Jalon Walker EXPLODE Into Double-Digit Sacks in 2026?

Atlanta Falcons fans have reason to be excited as Jalon Walker looks to break into double-digit sacks in his sophomore NFL season. Can Atlanta's first-round edge rusher keep climbing, or is the hype too high? Numbers show promising historical trends for Year 2 edge leap, but can Walker capitalize on snap increases and maximize his high pressure rates to become the defensive anchor Atlanta needs? Aaron Freeman examines projections for both Walker and James Pearce, unpacking why optimism runs higher for Walker and why a sophomore slump or looming suspension could limit Pierce’s production. The analysis dissects sa...