The Atlanta Falcons defense is making plays.During the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers, second-year pro Mykal Walker stunted the Panther offense, picking off Cam Newton and completely shifting the momentum of the game.It's Walker's first career interception in 29 Khris Davis Jersey games with the Falcons.The Falcons once trailed 7-0, but . And when it looked like the Panthers would take the lead once again, the Falcons flipped the script and now hold a 14-7 lead.Scroll to ContinueIt was a big week for Walker Rickey Henderson Jersey who welcomed the birth of his son this week as well.It's the second straight week where the Falcons have scored a touchdown on defense. near the goal line and walked in for a touchdown in the second quarter last week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The Falcons are Glenn Hubbard Jersey one of eight teams in the NFL to record multiple pick sixes this season, joining the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Tenne see Titans, New Orleans Saints and the Buccaneers.The last time the Falcons recorded pick sixes, the team made the Super Bowl. In Weeks 3 4 of the 2016 season, linebacker Deion Jones scored in Week 3 against the Saints, Kendall Graveman Jersey while defensive back Robert Alford picked off Newton against the Panthers. While the Falcons probably won't make the Super Bowl this season, it's encouraging to see the youth of the defense come through with big plays in a year when the offense has struggled.The Falcons lead 17- Oakland Athletics Jersey 7 midway through the second quarter.