Rashaan Evans Leads League in Tackles,will He Top NFL at Season's End?

Rashaan Evans has been one of the most underrated players in the NFL this season.

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Rashaan Evans could be the second Atlanta linebacker to lead the league in tackles in as many seasons.

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coach Frank Bush said He's a throwback linebacker in the sense of, his first option is to hit, his second is to hit and maybe the third one as well. But he's brought that grittiness and I think we needed it."

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Evans and the Falcons face the NFL's leading rush offense in the Chicago Bears on Sunday at home. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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