Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan on facing the Titans:
Q: What do you expect to see from Tennessee defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau’s defense?
A: Any time that you go against Dick LeBeau and that scheme, you've got to prepare for zone pressure. They do a great job of it in their 3-4 scheme of kind of bringing it from anywhere. I've played against him a number of times. I know that they are well coached and they are always physical. They are always very disciplined. We have to be on top of our game to play well against that scheme.
Q: How’s outside linebacker Derrick Morgan playing for the Titans?
A: Derrick is playing really well. Their front seven has done a great job this season. They've been stout against the run. He's been rushing the passer really well, too. He's playing well.
Q: With the fourth-ranked rushing offense against the 24th-ranked run defense, is that a distinct advantage for the Falcons going into this game?
A: I don't worry too much statistically about where we are and those kind of things. I think it comes down to execution. In this league, the margins are not very much. It could just be a couple plays here or there. Rather than focusing on that, I think it's important for us to focus on execution.
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