Eight Players to Watch: Falcons at Saints

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If he gets the start at RT on Sunday, Lamar Holmes will have a big task to help keep Matt Ryan clean

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In his first regular season game, rookie CB Desmond Trufant looks to be tested by one of the best QBs in the NFL

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LB Joplo Bartu got a lot of time at the dime position in the preseason. If there Sunday, he'll square off with TE Jimmy Graham.

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With the leash taken off Steven Jackson, what will he do to show that 30 is nothing more than a number?

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Kicker Matt Bryant sat out the final two preseason games with back tightness. If he's ready to go, how much will that affect him?

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DE/LB Kroy Biermann loves being a thorn in Drew Brees' side, and the Falcons will need his pass rush skills Sunday

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Coming off a thigh injury, veteran CB Asante Samuel's health and experience will be relied upon with a youngster on the opposite side.

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Roddy White doesn't miss many games and it looks like he'll be ready for Sunday after a preseason ankle injury.

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