Who is that? Falcons’ Gabriel, others make their marks
The Georgia Dome, which will be torn down after this season and replaced by $1.5 billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium, was as loud as anyone could remember for a divisional-round victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
Ty Montgomery also has taken on an all-purpose role in the Packers backfield, and he easily outperformed his teammates in 2016 by posting a Rushing NEP per carry of 0.08 (77 attempts).
Therefore, it’s time to highlight the playmakers.
The Falcons have been all about the ball this year, finishing plus-11 in the turnover margin.
Especially considering that group includes All-Pro Julio Jones.
The Falcons are playing a team that has its top two receivers hurt and questionable. Much of it, though, is just Ryan. The Falcons are outplaying the Packers in every aspect of the game.
Enjoy the game Falcons Nation for everything it’s worth.
The Packers’ most successful drive was their first of the day. “The last time we were here, we were just like, ‘We’re here, we’re here.’ We weren’t ready”. Like the Patriots, the Packers have experienced substantial roster changes at both the wide receiver and running back positions. Have thoughts on how the Packers and Falcons are performing?
Sunday 6:40 PM E.T. But on third-and-4, Falcons LB Deion Jones pressured QB Aaron Rodgers into a throwaway, and K Mason Crosby was wide right from 41 yards out, breaking his National Football League record postseason field goal streak of 23 in a row. He also has taken on a large portion of the Steelers’ defensive play-calling responsibilities, allowing veteran Lawrence Timmons to focus more on making an impact in opposing backfields.
This, however, doesn’t bode well for the Steelers, considering they weren’t able to make it down the field frequently neither convert in the red-zone. Clay Matthews was injured and didn’t play in Atlanta’s 33-32 victory. Against Dallas last week, Hyde had four tackles, a sack and an 18-yard interception after jumping in front of a short pass intended for receiver Dez Bryant in the slot.
The victor advances to Super Bowl 51 in Houston on February 5 to face the New England Patriots or the Pittsburgh Steelers.
If Super Bowl titles and MVP awards are the currency for greatness then Ryan placed a small down payment on Wednesday as he was voted MVP by Pro Football Writers of America, making him the favourite for the league honours announced on February 4.
Thankfully, he’ll have the help of his halfbacks to lead the team downfield. It’s invaluable experience for a second-year player assuming a big postseason role for the first time in his career. Lewis brought in 7 targets for a touchdown and 41 yards against the Texans. Massey-Peabody has the Patriots as slightly more than three points better than the Steelers, so that makes them a minor value against the spread at home.
It’s because of the slow and deliberate moves the Packers make in the offseason to help build an already strong program that media and National Football League fandom continue to mention the franchise among the top teams that have the best chances of competing for a Super Bowl.
Aaron Rodgers is one of the smartest QB’s on the field, and it turns out he has a really good memory as well.
The winners of the AFC and NFC Conference rounds will face-off against each other on Sunday, February 5, for Super Bowl LI.