Last week: 4 (+0)

Record: 11-2

Net points per drive: 0.54 (7^th)

DVOA: 5.2% (11^th)

Weighted DVOA: 0.6% (14^th)

It’s not so much concerning that the Falcons lost in Carolina than it is that no one was really surprised. The Patriots lost to the Cardinals. The 49ers lost to the Rams. The Giants lost to the Redskins twice last season. But it wasn’t surprising because they’ve been playing inferior teams close all season. It was only a matter of time before one of them beat them. I still don’t believe they can turn it on when it counts in the playoffs and win 3 straight against playoff caliber opponents. They have arguably the toughest test of the season this week at home for the Giants.

Atlanta

Studs

RB Jacquizz Rodgers: Rushed for 21 yards (13 after contact) on 4 attempts, 1 broken tackle, caught 6 passes for 43 yards on 7 attempts

LG Justin Blalock: Allowed 1 quarterback hit on 54 pass block snaps, run blocked for 5 yards on 1 attempt

WR Roddy White: Caught 9 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown on 11 attempts on 52 pass snaps, 1 interception when thrown to, 1.8 YAC per catch

Duds

C Todd McClure: Allowed 1 sack and 2 quarterback hurries on 54 pass block snaps, run blocked for 6 yards on 2 attempts

SS Chris Hope: 2 solo tackles, 2 missed tackles, allowed 1 catch for 8 yards on 2 attempts

MLB Akeem Dent: 6 solo tackles, 3 assists, 1 stop, allowed 2 catches for 59 yards and a touchdown on 2 attempts

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