Starting the season, this match-up stood out to me. My expectations were that if the Falcons could win this game they would be contenders. After 10 weeks in this NFL season, the value has changed.
The Falcons are playing like a team that just can't get in sync. They started the season 4-1 and appeared to be a legitimate contender in the NFC as many had expected, then came the downward spiral.
Just as the Falcons found their running game and seemed to be clicking on all cylinders, their second year "face of the franchise" hit a slump. Even with Pro Bowl running back Michael Turner averaging 142 yards a game over the past three weeks, Matt Ryan has been very unstable at best.
And what's worse? Turner went out in the second quarter last week against the Panthers and isn't expected back for at ...
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The Atlanta Falcons Try To Regroup Against the New York Giants
Posted: 18th November 2009 by Richard Bridges in NFLComments Off on The Atlanta Falcons Try To Regroup Against the New York Giants