Here’s the QB corner with Matt Ryan and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s D. Orlando Ledbetter:
Q: Do you expect to gamble more with everything on the line?
A: That's kind of a coaching-staff decision. That's one of those things that we leave up to those guys. From a player's perspective, I think in these kind of games, division games late in the year, important football games, it comes down to hitting (on plays) when you have the opportunities.
Q: What’s the plan for having Julio Jones or not having Julio Jones for this game?
A: That's kind of the case at this time of the year, not just with Julio but with all kinds of positions. This time of the year, guys are (hurt). So, we'll have our plans made for whether or not if he's ready to go. Again, that's one of our deepest positions on this team.
Q: But it’s Julio?
A: I know how good Julio is. I know exactly how good he is. But again, you've got to prepare. We'll see what happens.
Q: How do you assess their defense?
A: I think they are opportunistic. … They have given up some big plays. But at the same time, they've made some big plays. They had some turnovers (against Chicago), and that helped them win that game. They are tough. We know that going into it. They are physical, and they play with a great passion. In these kind of division games, that always shows up.
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