Falcons vs. Dolphins Preview and Breakdown

Your readers have reading comprehension issues.

You state the Falcons have an edge in Safety because Clemons is listed on the injury report, and all of them say our safeties are better because of Jones and Clemons.

 

Good article..thanks for sharing.

So if you were a gambling man, where would you put your money on this one?

I'm probably riding too high from being 2-0, but I really think our 'phins can win this game.

 

nice article CK. looking forward to our play action this weekend against those linebackers.

 

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when do you start making videos?

 

It's a good article, but I'm a little surprised that you didn't refer to the Sam Baker and Roddy White (high ankle sprain) injuries, which could prove to be significant. Also, I found "Margin of Advantage" to be a bit confusing when the vertical list was the players providing that advantage. "Margin" makes me thing of some numerical value, as opposed to maybe "Player Advantage" or something like that. Just a thought.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/18/roddy-white-sam-baker-dont-practice-for-falcons/

 

Might want to tweak that


Good read as always CK! Thanks for sharing!

 

I want to know who your pick is CK

 

Their advantage is offense ours is defense.....lets see who wins baby!!!!!!!!!!! Gotta smack Ryan in the mouth and do it often!

 

Also if I can take one thing from this story besides the great write up its 2 words:

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The only thing I have a problem with is WR.

Roddy White hasn't been at all effective yet this year. He may actually be a liability out on the field.

I would surely give Julio Jones the advantage over Wallace but the way things are right now I give an ad to Hartline over White and Gibson and Matthews over Harry douglas and the other Falcons WR's.

Yes, I would actually give the receiving ad to the Dolphins, even if you include the TE's. Tony Gonzalez has slipped to mere mortal status. I think he should have stayed with retirement. If the Falcons fall behind and become desperate he is going to take some vicious hits in this game. 37 is awful old for a guy who makes his living catching passes in the middle of the field.

So ya, Julio Jones is great, but I give advantage to the Dolphins WR's as a whole.

 

didn't samuel play last week and tweaked his injury again and then was done for the day ?

 

GIFs are actually better in the Twitter era, since they can be quickly shared.

 

Ryan was sacked on 3.3 percent of dropbacks when not blitzed, and 11.1 percent of dropbacks when blitzed.

That kind of jumped off the page for me, especially after reading about his gaudy rating when blitzed. That means that over 10% of pass plays are going for significant negative yardage for the Falcons.

 

Roddy White has been hurt...and really hasnt been anything other then a "possum" so far...this from Roto World.

"White played on just 34-of-64 offensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Rams and will continue to be limited in practice this week. He and has only five catches for 40 yards through two games. White isn't more than a risky WR3 option until he proves he's over his high-ankle sprain. "

Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (ankle) did not practice Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 3 at Miami. White has been on the injury report all year, but he has yet to miss a game.

I'm not sure equating this Roddy White vs. a healthy Roddy White would really reflect Sunday's game.



Falcons wide receiver Roddy White was again a minimal contributor Week 2 against the Rams. He was on the field for only two plays in the first quarter and in and out of the lineup the rest of the way, catching three passes for 21 yards.

White missed the entire preseason with the same ankle injury that's plaguing him now. He said after Week 1 that he's mostly a decoy in his current state and likely won't be himself for several weeks.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/523103/roddy-white

 

Correct...but...Roddy White hasnt missed a game yet, and so far is a shell of himself.

Given the injury status...

Why wouldn't a receiving core of Mike Wallace, Brian Hartline, Brandon Gibson, and Charles Clay be an advantage for Miami?

 

Will be interesting to see how we approach the game. Julio Jones is a monster, he beat the Rams almost single handily. Though I can definitely see the Falcons trying to negate our pass rush by spreading us out and Ryan throwing alot of very quick passes.

 

Man - I'm just the opposite - I love Miami this week. Atlanta is like the perfect matchup for us. Beatable O-line / Weak D-line. I think we get to Ryan and disrupt him for turnovers and I think RT gets sacked less and we are able to run the ball.

I see time of possession favoring Miami and the Heat and Humidity wearing them out. I think we get our home opener and the roll continues.

I see $$$$$$ here.

 

Roddy White has a lingering high ankle sprain, missed practice this week and is averaging a paltry 20 yards per game over the first 2 games. Not looking too good for him right now. The Falcons have Harry Douglas as a backup, not much else.

 

Yah gotta think.. As banged up as they are.. If there were ever a game to use hurry up.. This would be it

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as long as he's healthy when he plays the rest of the division.

 

This is an excellent point !! The Hotter it is the more hurry up I hope we use. Run 'em into the ground - We can force 3 timeouts just to catch breath and water. LOL Dome teams and Northern Teams DIE in this heat - or they used to anyhow when we were good.

 

Good point. But.....as a guy in his reclining chair with Sunday Ticket, a 4pm game for your team is makes for a better viewing day

 

IMO, We Should StIck Carroll Or Patterson On White And Just Have Grimes On Julio The Whole Game. It's Obvious That With The Injury Roddy White Is Just A Shell Of Himself Right Now. Itd Be A Shame To Have Grimes On A WR That Has Averaged 20 Yards A Game Thus Far. It's Looks Like They Don't Flip Our Corners Tho. Im Hoping For An Adjustment Sunday

 

Your thoughts on Philbins comments regarding Dion Jordan practice habits, was he taking a shot at the rookie or was he talking about how his injury has been slowing him during practice, he was asked a question about Dion, he came out and said that he's " practicing better", he was then asked what has been his difference since his arrival, Philbin responded with, he's practicing better, then the there was some other question I couldn't make out, but Philbins final answer was "definitely"

Did you happen to catch the interview?

 

I agree..I think Philbin is stressing hard the emphasis to establish an identity at home, I've noticed that he is going to have them ready for the fans that do show up..