nativefalcon Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Falcons, Buccaneers by the numbersAtlanta’s 27-21 victory over Tampa Bay.The Falcons used their big men well on Sunday, averaging 6.6 yards per play with two-or-more tight ends on the field, 2.3 yards per play more than when they used one or fewer tight ends. They also scored all three of their touchdowns with two or more tight ends in the game. Michael Turner was able to attack the Bucs defensive front regardless of how many defenders were thrown into the box. Against eight or more defenders in the box Turner averaged 4.3 yards per rush and against seven or less he managed 4.6. Entering the day Turner had averaged 3.11 yards per rush against eight or more defenders in the box. LeGarrette Blount couldn’t convert on fourth-and-1 on Atlanta’s two-yard-line with 2:44 remaining to effectively seal the win for the Falcons. The Bucs have been successful needing one yard for a first down this season, going 14-for-19 rushing and 3-for-3 on 4th-and-1. Blount was 4-for-5 picking up the first down needing one yard prior to his failed attempt. :P Josh Freeman wasn’t able to rekindle the fourth quarter magic on Sunday against the Falcons. Freeman entered the game with a 134.9 passer rating and no interceptions against a five-or-more man pass rush in the fourth quarter when the game is within eight points this season. Trailing by six in the fourth, Freeman threw his first interception against a five-or-more man pass rush in a one score, fourth quarter situation and went just 3-for-6 overall in the quarter. :P Entering the day Mike Williams was second in the NFL in targets, tied for sixth in receptions and fifth in TDs on throws of 15 or more yards. Freeman looked for Williams three times today on throws 15 or more yards, but they were unable to land receptions on any of those plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 take special teams out of it and the falcons win handily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFalcon Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Nice post--it was even better watching the game in person.The Dome really rocked today--more so than usual, which I hope is the start of a trend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunn2122 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 patty yaz is so useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Falcon4Ever- Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Yeah I brought my 6 year old boy to his first game., and he put the whole section to shame. I truly felt like we played a part in several big plays!! It was nice being a part of the 12th Man!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb4242 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 take special teams out of it and the falcons win handily.Agree. But unfortunately for us, ST's are a part of the game. We've got to get better there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Agree. But unfortunately for us, ST's are a part of the game. We've got to get better there.I know. I hope we can improve. Sad thing is that the onsides kick would have worked also had the kicker not touched it before the 10 yard mark... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtrap Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Nice post--it was even better watching the game in person.The Dome really rocked today--more so than usual, which I hope is the start of a trend!It's cause I was there. Will be there again on Thursday. Let's get loud guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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