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Posted January 05, 2012 on AP on Fox
PLAYERS: Curtis Lofton,  Sean Weatherspoon,  Stephen Nicholas,  Mike Peterson,  Spencer Adkins
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons,  New York Giants

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Curtis Lofton isn't worried that the Atlanta Falcons have depth issues at linebacker entering the playoffs. When the Falcons visit the New York Giants on Sunday, Lofton, the team's defensive captain and starting middle linebacker, says Atlanta will be just fine. Lofton believes Atlanta (10-6) can contain the Giants (9-7) without having to compromise its defensive schemes, particularly after starting weakside linebacker Sean Weatherspoon returned to practice Thursday after missing the previous day with a head injury. The Falcons' deficiency is at strongside linebacker, where the Falcons had three starters - Stephen Nicholas, Mike Peterson and Spencer Adkins - in the last three games. Lofton is hardly concerned Adkins has played in just 15 games since he was drafted in the sixth round of 2009.
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