FLOWERY BRANCH -- Here are five things we learned from Falcons coach Mike Smith press conference on Monday.

1. RODDY WHITE UPDATE:  He expects to have Roddy White back for the Packers. He has a ankle sprain, but its not as bad as last season.

2. ROBERT ALFORD UPDATE: The Falcons are hoping to get Alford (fractured wrist) back for Green Bay. He's being fitted for a cast today and is expected back at practice on Thursday.

3. PAUL SOLIAI UPDATE: He will return to the team on Thursday. There was a death in his family.

4. PASS RUSH: Smith said the Falcons has 11 quarterback hits or knockdowns against the Cardinals.  They didn't have any sacks.

5. WILLIAM MOORE UPDATE: He liked the energy that safety William Moore brought to the defense. He played 100 percent of the 55 snaps. "We were worried about his conditioning," Smith said.

NEXT UP: The Falcons (5-7) play at the Green Bay Packers (9-3) at 8:30 p.m. Monday at historic Lambeau Field.

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