Found October 20, 2009 on Sportsday:
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I just finished re-watching Atlanta beat Chicago, focusing only on the Falcons offense. And mainly Tony Gonzalez. Here's what I came up with: He went in motion five times. He lined up as a fullback or H-back four times. He was split out 22 times. He was on the line 25 times. In other words, the Falcons do whatever they can to get him in position for a mismatch. He had four catches for 52 yards and a touchdown against the Bears and was Matt Ryan's target nine times. The young quarterback will look to Gonzalez even when he's covered. One of the reasons why the Cowboys signed Gerald Sensabaugh was his ability to cover. If he can play this week, he will do so with a cast on his right hand to protect a busted thumb so he's at a disadvantage. And linebackers Bradie James, Keith Brooking and Bobby Carpenter will all be asked to check Gonzalez at some point. So far this season tight ends have caught 24 passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns against the Cowboys. (I'...
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