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Thursday, November 2, 2006
Detroit poses problems
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In facing Detroit this weekend, the Falcons defense is probably going to have to utilize their nickel package much of the time to counter the dual threat running back Kevin Jones provides.
Jones has run for 474 yards and four touchdowns and caught 37 passes for 266 yards and a touchdown. Those are some very impressive numbers right there.
Linebackers Keith Brooking and Demorrio Williams as well as strong safety Lawyer Milloy are going to be plenty busy trying to contain Jones, especially if the Falcons get a lead and Detroit is forced to throw a lot, which has been the case most of the season.
Atlanta played a lot of nickel coverage against Cincinnati, which worked out of a no-huddle set much of the game. If Atlanta opts to play a lot out of its nickel set, middle linebacker Ed Hartwell won’t see much playing time, much like last week at Cincy.
Hartwell is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game because of soreness in both knees, which were arthroscopically cleaned of debris during the preseason. Hartwell did not return until two weeks ago and has had a limited impact.
