Storylines: Falcons vs. Seahawks
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.
The Falcons Salute to Service game will take place this Sunday. Be sure to check out all the coverage as it relates to this special event.
The Seahawks overcame a 21-point deficit for an overtime victory over the winless Bucs. What team should fans expect to see this Sunday?
The last time the Falcons and Seahawks met was in last year's playoffs, when the Falcons were victorious and advanced to the NFC Championship game.
Will Roddy White be back on the field this Sunday? If so, be sure to watch his battle with DB Richard Sherman.
The Falcons were able to get pressure on Cam Newton and the Panthers. Young defensive players like Jonathan Massaquoi are making an impact.
DE Osi Umenyiora and the defensive line were able to penetrate the Panthers O-line and get in the backfield. Will the same be true against the Seahawks?
WR Percy Harvin has been practicing with the team. Will he make his season debut this Sunday?
DB Desmond Trufant recorded his first career interception against the Panthers.
Trufant knows all about the Seahawks. He played collegiate football at nearby University of Washington.
The Falcons will look to establish a running game this Sunday. The Seahawks are giving up an average of 116.2 rushing yards per game.
LB Paul Worrilow heard his name called multiple times against the Panthers. Worrilow lead the team with 19 tackles.
Worrilow and his defensive mates will have the tall task of containing QB Russell Wilson and the read option.
RB Marshawn Lynch will also garner the attention of the Falcons this week. Lynch has rushed for 726 yards and has six touchdowns in 2013.
Seattle's defensive line is stout to say the least. The Seahawks have 29 sacks so far in 2013. The Falcons will need to protect the quarterback and establish a running game in order to have success on Sunday.
