ATLANTA -- One final defensive stand to close out Thursday nights preseason win over Washington was a perfect ending for Falcons coach Dan Quinn.Quinn, the former Seattle defensive coordinator beginning his second season in Atlanta, was pleased his defense allowed only 79 yards rushing and 234 total yards in the 23-17 win over the Redskins. A review of the game film also left Quinn pleased on Friday with the closing speed on tackles.It showed the speed and thats what were looking to see, Quinn said Friday. ... How fast can we close to make those kind of hits. There were probably about three or four occasions where we saw a number of either safeties or linebackers or a combination really close to go finish.Washington took possession at its 29 with 1:30 remaining and was held without a first down.Following the game, Quinn said linebackers Sean Weatherspoon and DeVondre Campbell and cornerback Brian Poole stood out for their contact hits we want.On Friday, he added linebackers Deion Jones and LaRoy Reynolds and safety Kemal Ishmael to his list of players making strong tackles.Campbell and Jones are rookies whose speed also has been evident in training camp.Its an important part of how we want to play, Quinn said. I felt it was a start of what it would feel like. Weve still got a long way to go, but I think they have established how hard they have to play.All the news wasnt good. The first-team offense with quarterback Matt Ryan struggled. Ryan was 0 for 4 passing and did not lead the offense to a first down on his two possessions.When you get one of those situations in the preseason, you can learn from it, adjust from it and hopefully when we get those chances in the regular season, well be more productive in that situation than we were tonight, Ryan said.Quinn said he stuck with his planned substitution plan even though the starters wanted another chance to get untracked.They all wanted more turns, for sure, he said. That was just my decision not to allow that to happen.Among the standouts were backup receivers Aldrick Robinson, who had three catches for 118 yards, and J.D. 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Hes involved in arguably the most interesting storyline going with two of the biggest stars in the company heading into No Mercy. (Markazi)Owens ability to get over as a classic heel after a long career on the independent scene is everything that is right with pro wrestling at the moment. Hes flawless on the microphone, and tells a heck of a story inside the ring. (Campbell)As he transitions with a face turn that should better suit his characters move set, Rollins is showcasing the full spectrum of his versatility -- making it hard to imagine a scenario in which he would fall out of the top 5 for years to come. (Campbell)The Miz is in the midst of a career renaissance that has completely rejuvenated his run as Intercontinental champion and made him one of the undeniable top stars of SmackDown Live. At 171 days and counting, the Miz is doing some of the best work of his career and, best of all, he has one of the most intriguing rivalries in wrestling going on with general manager?Daniel Bryan.?(Fiorvanti)Despite dropping the WWE world championship to Styles, Ambrose still has a lot to offer. Hes one of the more unique performers in the WWE, and chasing the championship will add an interesting element to his journey; its already added an edge to what hes doing thats been clearly visible in his confrontations with Styles and Cena. Ambrose never really had the chance to chhase his most recent championship after cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase the same night he won it.dddddddddddd (Coyle)Despite a little confusion as to her relationship with?Dana Brooke, Charlotte is one of the strongest assets that Raw has on its roster. She is one of the best heels in the WWE, and with two strong (and popular) contenders vying for?her Raw womens championship Sunday, the match with?Bayley?and?Sasha Banks?should stand out as one of the best of the night at Clash of Champions.?(Fiorvanti)It didnt take long for Cena to regain a spot in the top 10, and his recent performances on SmackDown Live certainly merit that appearance. From his SummerSlam classic with Styles to his fiery return against both Styles and Ambrose a couple of weeks ago, Cena has done what seemed impossible in the past few years -- hes getting cheered by a significantly larger portion of the crowd. Ignore the John Cena sucks singalong to his entrance theme -- at this point its almost become a term of endearment. (Fiorvanti)He might not be the guy currently, but hes still a top guy in the main event picture who consistently gives the fans quality matches. Reigns has the look, the athleticism and the ability to generate thunderous responses from the audience. Well see how his feud with?Rusev?ends (if it does) at Clash of Champions, but it wouldnt be surprising to see Reigns in a proper WWE Universal championship feud in the near future after his?victory against Owens on Raw. (Coyle)Say what you want about him, but no one is better on the mic than Jericho right now, and no one adds as much comic relief to Raw every single Monday night. His new list will likely grow to include countless stupid idiots and grievances that could potentially surpass even his list of 1,004 holds in length. Drink it in man! (Markazi)Admittedly, The New Days current feud with?Luke Gallows?and?Karl Anderson?has been underwhelming, but the trio is still entertaining and all of them can work. Perhaps a title switch to Gallows and Anderson would be the?perfect?recipe in switching up the routine a bit. Despite any recent shortcomings, they are the most enjoyable team to watch on either brand, and have been for their nearly 400-day reign as tag team champions. (Coyle)Dropped from rankings:?Heath Slater?(9th),?Bayley?(10th)Honorable mention:?Becky Lynch, Rusev, Ziggler ' ' '