Falcons run defense stout in first half
The Falcons defense shut down Houston’s rushing attack, which was supposed to receive a boost from the return of former Pro Bowler Arian Foster, in the first half.
Foster, who was coming off groin surgery, was held to 3 yards on six carries.
Alfred Blue, who rushed for 139 yards in a 19-9 win over Tampa Bay, had 10 yards on three carries.
Through halftime, the Falcons’ defense has not allowed a score over the past four quarters.
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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
