Ask The Falcoholic!

Minus a big play or two every game. That still might not be enough to stop MJD.

Michael Turner has been slowed by groin injuries, but if he’s healthy he’s an absolute battering ram up the gut. Rookie Jacquizz Rodgers is dangerous on the outside, too.

But you’re asking the wrong guy. I’m not an Atlanta native.

MJD’s so good it might not matter, but the run D is third in the NFL.

The O-line has allowed him to get hit 57 times, which is one of the highest totals in the NFC this season. The wide receivers lead the league in drops. He’s still struggled with overthrows and reads at times, but his numbers would be better without those mistakes.

Should be on hand for the game Thursday night, thankfully.

underrated players question.

They seemed to turn a corner a couple of weeks ago, but they’ve been bad two weeks in a row now.

Brent Grimes will probably miss the game. He’s the most significant injury by far, given that he’s a borderline elite cornerback. Our secondary is good but not fantastic without him. Gabbert should be able to put up decent numbers.

Sean Weatherspoon is still extremely underrated, despite putting up four sacks and nearly 100 tackles at linebacker. He still whiffs on the occasional stop, but other than that he’s extremely good.

Harry Douglas is an underrated wide receiver. He moves the chains, has sure hands and quality agility and isn’t afraid to go over the middle. As a #3 guy, he’s a nice fit for the offense.

Grimes is most likely out, and the OL has some work to do.

The Falcons have found their stride and he’s got a (sorry for saying so) reasonably favorable matchup.

He’s more or less universally reviled by the Falcons faithful.

Back-to-back weeks with picks as a starter filling in for injured Stephen Nicholas. Still great against the run, too.