Yahoo Sports reports: The 1977 ‘Grits Blitz’ Falcons defense was thought to be one of the best in NFL history. Now, one particular modern metric confirms the theory.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 5, 2026 12:00 PM
Yes, the Falcons’ 1977 Grits Blitz defense really was the NFL’s best
The 1977 ‘Grits Blitz’ Falcons defense was thought to be one of the best in NFL history. Now, one particular modern metric confirms the theory.
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