Found November 25, 2011 on Falcons Locker:
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These two teams are going in opposite directions.  The Falcons have won 4 of their last 5 games while the Vikings have lost four of their last five games.  That being said, the Falcons can’t overlook the Vikings this Sunday.  Here is a look at the matchups in this game: When the Falcons have the ball:  The Falcons are going to try to establish a running game this Sunday with Michael Turner.  Turner is going to have to fight for every yard he gets in this game as the Vikings are only allowing 3.7 yards per carry this year.  If Turner gets going early in the game, it will slow the Vikings’ impressive pass rush (31 sacks already this year) and give Matt Ryan the time he needs to attack the weak secondary of the Vikings.  Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez are in line to have big games this weekend.  Harry Douglas will also get his fair share of looks in this game. When the Vikings have the ball:  The Vikings have been a run first team this year, but with Toby Gerhart starting in...
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