On the hot seat: Running back Tevin Coleman

After busting loose for 156 yards from scrimmage against Washington, Falcons running back Tevin Coleman has been stymied as the Falcons (4-8) are set to face the Green Bay Packers (4-7-1) at  1 p.m. Sunday at Lambeau Field.

Over the four-game losing streak, Coleman has gained 53 yards against Cleveland, 85 against Dallas, 23 against the Saints and 11 against the Ravens.

To Coleman’s defense, a speedy runner with pass catching ability, there has not been much room to run and the pass protection has been shoddy. Also, the Ravens elected to get into their pistol formation and play keep-away from the Falcons’ offense after getting a 13-10 lead.

“It’s definitely been frustrating,” Coleman said. “We just have to keep working. Keep coming out to practice and practice hard to get to the level we need to.”

The Falcons got off to a good start on the opening drive against the Ravens. Ito Smith had an 11-yard run on the first run from scrimmage. It turned out to be the longest run of the game. On Coleman’s six carries, he was dropped for losses on three.

“It’s always tough when we can’t get the running game going and giving the offense some balance,” Coleman said. “We are still working hard to get that going.”