Storylines: Falcons vs. Cardinals
The Digital Media staff for the Atlanta Falcons meets every Monday morning to discuss potential storylines for the upcoming game. Here are the items the staff is looking to cover this week.
Not much room on the Digital Media white board after the Monday morning meeting
Pro Bowl voting has begun. The Digital Media staff wants Antone Smith to make the trip to Hawaii this year.
DE John Abraham spent seven seasons with the Atlanta Falcons.
This season Abraham wears a different uniform. The DE has two sacks so far with the Arizona Cardinals.
Rookie S Tyrann Mathieu seems to always make headlines. Mathieu has 42 combined tackles in seven games.
DE Stansly Maponga is one of many rookies that are being asked to contribute for the Atlanta Falcons.
Rookie LB Joplo Bartu continues to see playing time for the Falcons. Bartu led the Falcons in tackles against the Bucs with 10 total.
DB Desmond Trufant has embraced his starting role with the Falcons. Trufant had seven tackles and a pass breakup against the Bucs. Will he get the assignment to cover WR Larry Fitzgerald this Sunday?
Continuing the theme of rookies on defense, LB Paul Worrilow had four total tackles against the Bucs on Sunday.
DE Malliciah Goodman made his impact when he delivered a fierce hit on Mike Glennon. Will Goodman see increased reps against the Cardinals?
S Zeke Motta was on the field for the defense against the Bucs. Will Motta's role increase as the season goes on?
Rookie DB Robert Alford is the starting punt returner for the Falcons. What role will he play this Sunday against the Cardinals?
The Falcons must be ready to face the Cardinals in the 3rd quarter of the game. Arizona has scored 22 more points than their opponents in the 3rd quarter.
The wide receivers for the Falcons stepped up in the absence of Julio Jones and Roddy White. WR Drew Davis made a spectacular catch in the 3rd quarter of this past Sunday's game.
WR Darius Johnson was recently added to the active roster. Johnson had two catches for 24 yards against the Bucs.
If you started WR Harry Douglas on your fantasy team, odds are you won your matchup. Look for AtlantaFalcons.com to give you some projected fantasy numbers for certain Falcons this week.
Many experts consider Patrick Peterson the top defensive back in the NFL. Will he match up against WR Harry Douglas on Sunday?
DE Darnell Docket has four sacks in seven games for the Cardinals. The offensive line for the Falcons will need to be ready to protect QB Matt Ryan from Dockett on Sunday.
Since 2008, the Falcons are 6-0 in games played in the western time zone under Mike Smith.
When you mention the Arizona Cardinals, you must discuss WR Larry Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald has 32 catches for 422 yards and four touchdowns in 2013.
