Found November 07, 2011 on Falcons Locker:
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The Falcons completely dominated the Colts yesterday in Indianapolis.  Matt Ryan was solid as he completed 14 of 24 passes for 275 yards with 3 TD passes and 1 INT (it was returned 6 yards for a TD by Colts’ CB Jerraud Powers).  Michael Turner looked solid in this game with 19 carries for 71 yards (3.7 ypc) with 1 TD run.  Jacquizz Rodgers got an extended look in this game and he looked pretty good.  He carried the ball 10 times for 44 yards (4.4 ypc) and he also caught 1 pass for 16 yards in this game.  Jason Snelling pitched in with 15 yards rushing on 8 carries (1.9 ypc).  Rookie WR Julio Jones had a true breakout game for the Falcons yesterday as he caught 3 passes for 131 yards (43.7 avg) with 2 TD grabs and he also carried the ball 2 times for 33 yards (16.5 ypc).  Jones’ two TDs went for 50 and 80 yards!  Roddy White (4 rec, 76 yards) and Tony Gonzalez (4 rec, 36 yards, TD) also pitched in for the Falcons in the passing game.  The Falcons finished up with 163 yard...
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