These are the kind of games the Falcons are going to have to win in the playoffs, and they need to be prepared for them. The best way to gear up for the postseason is by playing against strong competition, and the Giants are as formidable a challenge as any team in the league. I think Roddy needs to play to help him and the Falcons ready themselves for what’s to come, especially given their past postseason dissapointments. Even the best actors make dress rehersal, and that’s exactly what this game is.

White can’t beat press without pushing off. Jones can be bracketed and taken away like he was in January. As long as we don’t allow that sputtering old boat in Turner to run free up the gut while trying to rip Matthew Melt’s head off, the only concern will be neutralizing Rodgers on the edges. Roddy White has never done anything of note when it mattered most. Not against the Giants, not against anyone. Julio Jones is just a downfield threat, and he won’t even be that since Williams is back and allowing Rolle and Brown to play out high. If Amukamara doesn’t play, then things may be slightly different.

Really? Is that why they combined for exactly 0 points against this defense in the playoffs?

Hakeem Nicks laughs and does a dirty bird dance at your ‘expert analysis’.