Falcon have the 27th ranked defense.
29th in pass defense (346 ypg) and 8th in rush defense (73.5 ypg)
They are 6th is passing offense (318 ypg) and 26 in rushing offense (62 ypg).
Steven Jackson injured his thigh and left the game yesterday.
The Saints defense were able to shut down the Atlanta offense but hey were struggling with two injured WR's. Jones seems to be healthier now but White is coming along slower.
Ryan has been sacked 5 times while the Falcon defense has only 2 on the year.
"Our linemen are punks," one frustrated Falcons player told NFL Media columnist Michael Silver this week.
Ryan is also completing 71.6% of his passes with 4 td and 1 int.
Tyson Clabo would have been facing Kroy Biermann at DE this week but he was carried off the field on a cart this week. His backup is Cliff Mathews. Surely Clabo can handle either if these former teammates.
Jon Martin faces Osi Umenyiora who had a pick 6 on Sam Bradford this week.
The Falcons are struggling with injuries right now. Sean Witherspoon was also injured but not sure oif his status.
Cam Wake will face Lamar Holmes at RT while the other guys face Sam Baker. We should be able to get more pressure without blitzes this week.
Two of Atlant's top 3 CB's are rookies. Desmond Trufant and Robert Alford. Asante Samuel is the #1.
Atlanta is averaging .5 more points per game than Miami. 24-23.5.
They have 1 net point and have given up 23.75 points per game. Miami has given up 15 ppg.
I wish I could go to the opener but I don't see it happening. It is a 4:05 pm game.
Prediction: Miami 28 Atlanta 24
Grimes gets another pick this week.
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