Smith considering changes as Falcons chase Saints

The Atlanta Falcons are facing their biggest test of the season as they hope to get back in the NFC South race.



The Falcons couldn’t stop quarterback Tony Romo in Sunday’s 37-21 loss at Dallas, and suddenly they’re in danger of getting left behind in their division.

Coach Mike Smith says he plans to use the extra time to consider possible personnel changes this week. The Falcons have an extra day this week to prepare for a critical NFC South game at New Orleans next Monday night.

The loss left Atlanta (4-2) two games behind the undefeated Saints. The Falcons can’t afford to have the deficit grow.


Click here to read the full article – By CHARLES ODUM of The Associated Press


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Falcons coach takes blame for loss

You came blame Mike Smith for the Falcons loss to Dallas. He does.

The head coach took responsibility for Sunday’s 37-21 defeat at the hands of the Cowboys. And he presented his own case in a point-by-point analysis at his Monday news conference:

• The Falcons had three turnovers.

• Quarterback Matt Ryan was sacked four times.

• The team gave up two long scoring plays: one a 59-yard touchdown pass from Tony Romo to Miles Austin, the other a 73-yard punt return by Patrick Crayton.

• Romo passed for 311 yards and three touchdowns. He had a quarterback rating of 141.

“We did some very uncharacteristic things [Sunday],” Smith said. “We started fast in all three phases. … After the first quarter we were not able to sustain that. In fact, we really struggled with it. We’ve got to sustain the level of play to be successful in this league.


Click here to read the full article – By Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution


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