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Falcons Wire Behind Enemy Lines: @TheSeahawksWire tells us five things to watch for during Sunday’s showdown in Seattle.

The Atlanta Falcons blew a big fourth-quarter lead in Week 1, and nearly overcame an even bigger one in Week 2. On Sunday, the Falcons will look to get their first victory against a 1-1 Seattle Seahawks team.

Since this Week 3 matchup is essentially a tossup — Seattle is favored by 2.5 points — we crossed enemy lines and got some inside info from Tim Weaver, the managing editor at Seahawks Wire.

Tim was kind enough to provide us with five storylines to watch for during Sunday’s game.

Seahawks acquire Carlos Dunlap from Bengals

The Bengals are trading DE Carlos Dunlap to the Seahawks in exchange for a draft pick and player.
Dunlap became disgruntled recently as his relationship with the Bengals deteriorated, saying he was unhappy with his role.
The Seahawks were desperate for pass-rush help and Dunlap certainly brings that to Seattle

The Bengals are trading DE Carlos Dunlap to the Seahawks in exchange for a draft pick and player.
Dunlap became disgruntled recently as his relationship with the Bengals deteriorated, saying he was unhappy with his role.
The Seahawks were desperate for pass-rush help and Dunlap certainly brings that to Seattle

Seahawks acquire Carlos Dunlap from Bengals

The Bengals are trading DE Carlos Dunlap to the Seahawks in exchange for a draft pick and player.
Dunlap became disgruntled recently as his relationship with the Bengals deteriorated, saying he was unhappy with his role.
The Seahawks were desperate for pass-rush help and Dunlap certainly brings that to Seattle

The Bengals are trading DE Carlos Dunlap to the Seahawks in exchange for a draft pick and player.
Dunlap became disgruntled recently as his relationship with the Bengals deteriorated, saying he was unhappy with his role.
The Seahawks were desperate for pass-rush help and Dunlap certainly brings that to Seattle

Former Seahawks DE Michael Bennett retires from NFL

Former Seahawks DE Michael Bennett announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.Bennett spent five years with the Seahawks, making three Pro Bowls and winning one Super Bowl in that span.He finished his career by playing one year with the Eagles in 2018, followed by split time with the Patriots and Cowboys in 2019

Former Seahawks DE Michael Bennett announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.Bennett spent five years with the Seahawks, making three Pro Bowls and winning one Super Bowl in that span.He finished his career by playing one year with the Eagles in 2018, followed by split time with the Patriots and Cowboys in 2019

Former Seahawks DE Michael Bennett retires from NFL

Former Seahawks DE Michael Bennett announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.Bennett spent five years with the Seahawks, making three Pro Bowls and winning one Super Bowl in that span.He finished his career by playing one year with the Eagles in 2018, followed by split time with the Patriots and Cowboys in 2019

Former Seahawks DE Michael Bennett announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.Bennett spent five years with the Seahawks, making three Pro Bowls and winning one Super Bowl in that span.He finished his career by playing one year with the Eagles in 2018, followed by split time with the Patriots and Cowboys in 2019

Report: Fox Sports signs Seahawks TE Greg Olsen to be future NFL analyst

Fox Sports has signed Seahawks TE Greg Olsen to be an NFL analyst after he retires from football.Olsen signed a one-year deal worth $7 million with the Seahawks this offseason.Olsen has 718 career catches for 8,444 yards and 59 TDs across his time with the Bears and Panthers

Fox Sports has signed Seahawks TE Greg Olsen to be an NFL analyst after he retires from football.Olsen signed a one-year deal worth $7 million with the Seahawks this offseason.Olsen has 718 career catches for 8,444 yards and 59 TDs across his time with the Bears and Panthers

Report: Fox Sports signs Seahawks TE Greg Olsen to be future NFL analyst

Fox Sports has signed Seahawks TE Greg Olsen to be an NFL analyst after he retires from football.Olsen signed a one-year deal worth $7 million with the Seahawks this offseason.Olsen has 718 career catches for 8,444 yards and 59 TDs across his time with the Bears and Panthers

Fox Sports has signed Seahawks TE Greg Olsen to be an NFL analyst after he retires from football.Olsen signed a one-year deal worth $7 million with the Seahawks this offseason.Olsen has 718 career catches for 8,444 yards and 59 TDs across his time with the Bears and Panthers

Seahawks agree to 1-year deal with Geno Smith

The Seahawks have decided on a backup QB for Russell Wilson, agreeing to a 1-year deal with Geno Smith.
Smith spent the 2019 season with the Seahawks but never appeared in a game.
His last NFL start came in 2017 with the Giants, throwing one touchdown pass and no interceptions that season

The Seahawks have decided on a backup QB for Russell Wilson, agreeing to a 1-year deal with Geno Smith.
Smith spent the 2019 season with the Seahawks but never appeared in a game.
His last NFL start came in 2017 with the Giants, throwing one touchdown pass and no interceptions that season

Seahawks agree to 1-year deal with Geno Smith

The Seahawks have decided on a backup QB for Russell Wilson, agreeing to a 1-year deal with Geno Smith.
Smith spent the 2019 season with the Seahawks but never appeared in a game.
His last NFL start came in 2017 with the Giants, throwing one touchdown pass and no interceptions that season

The Seahawks have decided on a backup QB for Russell Wilson, agreeing to a 1-year deal with Geno Smith.
Smith spent the 2019 season with the Seahawks but never appeared in a game.
His last NFL start came in 2017 with the Giants, throwing one touchdown pass and no interceptions that season

3 undrafted free agents who could make Seahawks roster

These 3 undrafted free agents could make the Seahawks’ roster in 2020.
Anthony Gordon, QB, Washington State: He and Russell Wilson are the only QBs currently on the roster.
Debione Renfro, CB, Texas A&M: Has good size and speed for the Seahawks’ scheme.
Marcus Webb, DE, Troy: Undersized but has good burst off the ball

These 3 undrafted free agents could make the Seahawks’ roster in 2020.
Anthony Gordon, QB, Washington State: He and Russell Wilson are the only QBs currently on the roster.
Debione Renfro, CB, Texas A&M: Has good size and speed for the Seahawks’ scheme.
Marcus Webb, DE, Troy: Undersized but has good burst off the ball