Atlanta Falcons Report. A look back and forward

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A look ahead

● After a short week, the Falcons get a full week in before facing San Diego at 8 p.m. Saturday in the home opener at the Georgia Dome. The game will be nationally televised.

● Monday is the last day of two-a-day practices, signaling the end of training camp.

● Running back Thomas Brown (leg) and safety William Moore (knee) could return to action this week.

● Falcons coach Mike Smith likely will announce his quarterback rotation for the Chargers game late in the week.

● Starters are expected to play at least half of the game against the Chargers.

A look back

● Starting cornerback Chris Houston suffered a hamstring injury and did not practice all week. Chevis Jackson started in his place against the Rams.

● Defensive end Chauncey Davis moved ahead of Jamaal Anderson at left defensive end. Anderson, who has two sacks in 31 starts, is working on some new pass-rushing techniques.

● Falcons unveiled the throwback uniforms that they will wear in home games against Carolina (Sept. 20) and Tampa Bay (Nov. 29).

● Falcons defeated the Rams 20-13 to improve to 1-1 in the exhibition season.

This week’s schedule

Sunday: 9:30 a.m.; 3:45 p.m.

Monday: 8:30 a.m.; 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday: 1:10 p.m.

Wednesday: 1:10 p.m.

Thursday: 10:50 a.m.

Friday: 10:15 a.m.

Saturday: Game vs. San Diego Chargers, 8 p.m.

Note: All practices are closed to the public

Dates to remember

Sept. 1: Roster cut to maximum of 75 players

Sept. 5: Roster cut to maximum of 53 players

Sept. 13: Season opener vs. Miami at the Georgia Dome

Compiled by D. Orlando Ledbetter