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| All Games | 4-0 | +4.3 | 3-1 | 2-2 | 31.0 | 19.2 | 365.2 | (6) | 0.5 | 19.0 | 9.5 | 353.2 | (5.8) | 3.0 | | Road Games | 2-0 | +2.3 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 33.5 | 20.0 | 380.0 | (6.3) | 0.5 | 13.5 | 8.5 | 336.5 | (5.6) | 3.5 | | Last 3 Games | 3-0 | +3.3 | 2-1 | 1-2 | 28.0 | 19.0 | 361.7 | (5.7) | 0.7 | 17.3 | 7.0 | 340.0 | (5.7) | 3.0 | | Grass Games | 2-0 | +2.3 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 33.5 | 20.0 | 380.0 | (6.3) | 0.5 | 13.5 | 8.5 | 336.5 | (5.6) | 3.5 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 31.0 | 19.2 | 23.0 | 31:43 | 24-98 | (4.1) | 25-37 | 69.4% | 267 | (7.3) | 61-365 | (6) | (11.8) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 24.9 | 14.6 | 19.9 | 30:05 | 25-105 | (4.2) | 22-35 | 63.6% | 233 | (6.7) | 60-338 | (5.6) | (13.6) | | Offense Road Games | 33.5 | 20.0 | 23.0 | 32:09 | 24-101 | (4.1) | 26-35 | 74.6% | 278 | (7.8) | 60-380 | (6.3) | (11.3) | | Defense (All Games) | 19.0 | 9.5 | 20.5 | 28:17 | 28-146 | (5.2) | 20-33 | 60.9% | 207 | (6.2) | 61-353 | (5.8) | (18.6) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 23.9 | 9.6 | 21.9 | 30:27 | 28-126 | (4.4) | 22-34 | 63.6% | 247 | (7.2) | 63-373 | (5.9) | (15.6) | | Defense Road Games | 13.5 | 8.5 | 18.5 | 27:50 | 25-134 | (5.4) | 21-35 | 59.2% | 202 | (5.7) | 60-336 | (5.6) | (24.9) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 12-6 | 46.9% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 1-46 | (31) | 1-13 | (10.6) | 3-28 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 13-5 | 40.8% | 0-0 | 28.6% | 2-50 | (22.8) | 20-2 | (11.7) | 5-45 | | Stats For (Road Games) | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 11-6 | 56.5% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 1-56 | (37.3) | 1-17 | (17) | 2-13 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.7 | 1.2 | 3.0 | | 12-6 | 48.0% | 0-0 | 100.0% | 2-57 | (22.8) | 2-15 | (6.6) | 6-50 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 1.2 | 1.1 | 2.4 | | 13-6 | 44.0% | 0-0 | 62.5% | 3-63 | (22.8) | 22-2 | (9.1) | 6-52 | | Stats Against (Road Games) | 2.0 | 1.5 | 3.5 | | 13-8 | 59.3% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 3-63 | (21) | 1-12 | (8.3) | 3-21 |
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| All Games | 2-2 | +0.6 | 2-2 | 4-0 | 30.7 | 18.0 | 423.0 | (6.5) | 0.5 | 30.7 | 15.0 | 415.2 | (7) | 2.2 | | Home Games | 0-1 | -1.5 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 31.0 | 10.0 | 381.0 | (5.6) | 1.0 | 38.0 | 24.0 | 478.0 | (8.5) | 2.0 | | Last 3 Games | 1-2 | -2 | 1-2 | 3-0 | 27.7 | 17.3 | 409.3 | (6.4) | 0.7 | 30.3 | 15.3 | 434.3 | (7.4) | 2.0 | | Grass Games | 1-1 | -0.3 | 1-1 | 2-0 | 27.5 | 15.5 | 427.5 | (6.4) | 0.5 | 30.0 | 15.0 | 425.5 | (7.5) | 1.5 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 30.7 | 18.0 | 24.5 | 33:09 | 34-175 | (5.1) | 21-31 | 69.4% | 247 | (8) | 65-423 | (6.5) | (13.8) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 25.5 | 12.3 | 23.1 | 31:28 | 28-128 | (4.6) | 24-36 | 66.2% | 268 | (7.5) | 64-396 | (6.2) | (15.5) | | Offense Home Games | 31.0 | 10.0 | 31.0 | 32:30 | 34-213 | (6.3) | 21-34 | 61.8% | 168 | (4.9) | 68-381 | (5.6) | (12.3) | | Defense (All Games) | 30.7 | 15.0 | 21.2 | 26:51 | 21-89 | (4.3) | 23-38 | 61.0% | 326 | (8.5) | 59-415 | (7) | (13.5) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 23.8 | 13.3 | 18.4 | 29:04 | 25-94 | (3.8) | 21-35 | 59.3% | 242 | (7) | 59-336 | (5.7) | (14.1) | | Defense Home Games | 38.0 | 24.0 | 22.0 | 27:30 | 28-93 | (3.3) | 20-28 | 71.4% | 385 | (13.7) | 56-478 | (8.5) | (12.6) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 13-3 | 25.5% | 0-0 | 100.0% | 3-61 | (22.2) | 2-14 | (6.1) | 9-89 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 1 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 13-4 | 33.2% | 1-0 | 59.6% | 3-69 | (24.4) | 23-2 | (10.2) | 7-62 | | Stats For (Home Games) | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 12-3 | 25.0% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 3-100 | (33.3) | 1-1 | (1) | 6-60 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.2 | 1.0 | 2.2 | | 11-4 | 34.1% | 1-0 | 66.7% | 2-45 | (22.5) | 3-26 | (7.4) | 9-88 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 1 | 0.4 | 1.4 | | 13-4 | 33.2% | 1-1 | 72.1% | 3-59 | (22.9) | 23-2 | (9.7) | 7-58 | | Stats Against (Home Games) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | | 9-3 | 33.3% | 1-0 | 0.0% | 3-63 | (21) | 4-24 | (6) | 8-80 |
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| 9/9/2012 | @ NEW ORLEANS | 40-32 | W | 8 | W | 50 | O | 44-153 | 19-26-311 | 0 | 10-32 | 24-52-326 | 3 | | 9/16/2012 | @ ST LOUIS | 28-31 | L | -4 | L | 42 | O | 29-176 | 20-29-197 | 1 | 27-151 | 26-35-301 | 3 | | 9/23/2012 | CINCINNATI | 31-38 | L | -3 | L | 49.5 | O | 34-213 | 21-34-168 | 1 | 28-93 | 20-28-385 | 2 | | 9/30/2012 | @ TAMPA BAY | 24-22 | W | 2.5 | W | 44.5 | O | 30-160 | 26-35-314 | 0 | 18-80 | 24-39-293 | 1 | | 10/7/2012 | ATLANTA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/14/2012 | MINNESOTA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/21/2012 | @ NY GIANTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/28/2012 | @ PITTSBURGH | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/4/2012 | CAROLINA | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | ATLANTA: New offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter isn't nearly as run-happy as departed play-caller Mike Mularkey, so this offense won't be nearly as ground-heavy as it's been in recent seasons. Atlanta was largely a man-blocking team under Mularkey, but Koetter runs a mix of man and zone, requiring an adjustment for the offensive line. As for the backs, Michael Turner is declining, and Jacquizz Rodgers has carved out a role as a change-of-pace back who will get the ball in a variety of ways. Koetter coached 5-foot-6 Maurice Jones-Drew in Jacksonville, and while MJD is thicker, Koetter won't hesitate to use the 5-foot-6 Rodgers. Koetter tends to not mess around with a lot of play-action in the red zone, so near the goal line is where Turner will continue to earn his money. Koetter likes to get his receivers stretching the field, especially on play-action, and he's always been able to find ways to get the ball to his tight ends, which is good news for Tony Gonzalez. Roddy White should again be Matt Ryan's No. 1 target, and Julio Jones will be targeted more frequently downfield. One of Koetter's biggest challenges is to improve the screen game, which was non-existent in Atlanta. That's why Rodgers could be in for a much bigger role. He also plans on utilizing the no-huddle offense that the Falcons used effectively at times last year. The Falcons have a decent overall defense, but they lost their middle linebacker Curtis Lofton to the Saints. He'll be replaced by Sean Weatherspoon, who displayed outstanding range on the outside last season, but may take some time to adjust to the new role. The addition of CB Asante Samuel instantly improves Atlanta's secondary because he has the ability to make opposing quarterbacks pay for trying to avoid throwing at Brent Grimes, who is also an opportunistic playmaker capable of covering No. 1 receivers. DE John Abraham was the only player to surpass four sacks last season. Abraham can't keep his 10-sack production up forever, but he's still a solid tackler who has the ability to pop the football loose. Expect another productive season from the 34-year-old. | | WASHINGTON: The Redskins had to go away from the running game because they fell behind early and often last year, but their preference is to rely on their vaunted zone-blocking scheme. They generally settle on one feature back at the beginning of each game, but there's no guarantee who it will be week-to-week. Roy Helu enters the year as the heavy favorite for carries, followed by Tim Hightower and Evan Royster. All three are capable of playing three downs. Royster might be an option in the red zone later in the year, but at this point Helu and Hightower are the backs who have goal line experience. Robert Griffin III is an excellent fit in the passing game of head coach Mike and offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan. They want their quarterbacks to move around and throw on the run, and Griffin can do exactly that. Washington has shuffled its receiving corps. Santana Moss has a chance to be the No. 1 receiver by design, and he will move to the slot when they go three-wide. Pierre Garcon will stretch the field (Griffin threw a lot of deep balls at Baylor) with Leonard Hankerson a deep threat on the opposite side. Josh Morgan is likely the odd man out, especially since the Redskins will play a lot of two-TE sets. Because TE Fred Davis runs more WR routes, Helu could end up being Griffin's safety valve. The Shanahans love to put their quarterback on the move near the goal line too, and Griffin will have the option of a short pass or trying to punch it in himself. This will be a new-look defense with safeties LaRon Landry and O.J. Atogwe replaced by free agents Madieu Williams and Tanard Jackson. Cedric Griffin also improves the DB unit. Ryan Kerrigan and Brian Orakpo are skilled pass rushers, but the Redskins face a tough schedule this season. Meanwhile, any thoughts last year that London Fletcher may be slowing down were erased by a big finish, in which he racked up 86 total tackles over the last seven games. Fletcher's heir apparent, perhaps as early as 2013, appears to be Perry Riley, who was great last season after earning a starting spot (63 total tackles over eight starts). One of two significant returnees to the secondary is DeJon Gomes, who proved to be a capable tackler with 28 total tackles in his five starts. He has the ability to play strong safety as well as nickel corner. Cornerback DeAngelo Hall, meanwhile, is so overaggressive that opposing quarterbacks can't resist throwing at him. |
| | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER PRO FOOTBALL PREVIEW (ATLANTA-WASHINGTON) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*Falcons-Redskins Preview* ==========================
By MATT BEARDMORE STATS Writer
Just four games into the season, the Atlanta Falcons have already built a sizable NFC South lead.
That hasn't kept them from realizing they have a long way to go.
Matt Ryan looks to guide Atlanta to its first 5-0 start Sunday when Robert Griffin III tries to help the Washington Redskins end their seven-game home losing streak.
Heading into 2012 with an 0-3 playoff record since Ryan and coach Mike Smith arrived in 2008, Atlanta (4-0) has matched the best start in franchise history, last accomplished during its 2004 run to the NFC championship game.
With Ryan, the NFL's highest-rated passer at 112.1, driving his team 77 yards to get in position for a last-second field goal in last Sunday's 30-28 victory over Carolina, the Falcons now lead the South by three games over the Panthers and Tampa Bay. New Orleans is 0-4.
"I'm aware of it but I don't pay attention to it," Smith said. "This early in the season you've got to concern yourself with your team. You don't even think about what is going on with the other teams until you're getting ready to play them.
"We've started out fast and it's just a start."
The Falcons did a nice job protecting Ryan on the game-winning drive against Carolina - a 59-yard pass to Roddy White got the Falcons off their 1-yard line - but the fifth-year quarterback was sacked a career-high seven times in the first 59 minutes.
"Ultimately we made enough big plays to win, but I think that everyone is of the mindset that we need to get back to work," Ryan said after his 17th career game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or overtime. "We feel like we can get a lot better and that's what we're going to set out to do this week."
While the Falcons' offense gets most of the headlines with its 31.0 points per game - best in the NFC - first-year defensive coordinator Mike Nolan's unit has been outstanding, allowing 19.0 points per game and 207.0 passing yards per contest.
Atlanta has also scored a league-high 43 points off takeaways.
Increasing that total could be a challenge the way Griffin has played in his first four NFL games. The 2011 Heisman Trophy winner is fourth in the NFL with a 103.2 passer rating and has thrown just one interception in 124 attempts, guiding the Redskins to 30.8 point per contest.
Washington (2-2) is tied with Atlanta and Houston for the fewest turnovers with two.
"I respect all those other quarterbacks. But, just athletically, nobody can come close to him," Redskins linebacker Lorenzo Alexander said after Griffin led the team on a late drive to set up a game-winning field goal in last Sunday's 24-22 victory at Tampa Bay. "... It is surprising - I thought he would have more mistakes at this point."
While the Falcons could have their hands full with Griffin and fellow rookie Alfred Morris, the keys to a rushing attack that's producing an NFL-best 175.5 yards per game, Washington's defense will likely need to step up if the team is going to post its first home victory since a 22-21 win over the Cardinals on Sept. 18, 2011.
Falcons running back Michael Turner will face a unit yielding 89.0 rushing yards per game - 10th in the league - but Ryan could have plenty of opportunities to throw to White, Julio Jones and tight end Tony Gonzalez with Washington giving up 326.3 passing yards per game and 20 passes of 20-plus yards - third-most in the NFL.
The last time these teams met, Turner ran for 166 and two scores in a 31-17 Falcons home victory Nov. 8, 2009.
Atlanta has won its last two games in the nation's capital - most recently 24-14 on Dec. 3, 2006 - after losing its first 10.
The Falcons' last 3-0 start away from home was in 1986.
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