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BEARS: The No. 1
priority for the Bears' defense is slowing down the Falcons' No. 2
rushing attack in the NFL, which is led by Michael Turner, who has a
rare combination of size (at least 244 pounds) speed and power. Turner,
who is averaging 5.3 yards per carry, is complemented by Jerious
Norwood, whose 6.6-yard rushing average is better than any runner in the
NFL except Cowboys rookie Felix Jones. The Bears are aware of how well
rookie QB Matt Ryan has played in the Georgia Dome and that WR Roddy
White is averaging 17.5 yards per catch, but that doesn't concern them
nearly as much as stopping the run game...FULL
STORY
FALCONS: The
Falcons will try to establish the run against a stingy Chicago defense
that is giving up just 74.2 yards per game. With Michael Turner and
Jerious Norwood leading the way, the Falcons have the second-best
rushing attack in the league at 180.6 yards per game. Turner and Norwood
need to get rolling for the Falcons to set up the timely passing attack
of rookie quarterback Matt Ryan. On defense, the Falcons must stop the
Bears tandem of running backs in rookie Matt Forte and Kevin Jones.
Forte is also a threat in the passing game as a receiver out of the
backfield...FULL
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Both of these teams are coming off impressive road wins, but it's
Atlanta that has to play over its head to win.
Bears QB Kyle Orton recorded his first
career 300-yard passing game last Sunday against the Lions and now has
at least two touchdown throws in three straight games
Falcons RB Michael Turner had his third
100-yard rushing game of the season in Week 5 and currently leads all
NFL players with 543 rushing yards in 2008 |
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