Today at 1:00 p.m. the St. Louis Rams (1-0) will take on the Atlanta Falcons in the Georgia Dome, and will try to prove that this year they are for real. The game can be live streamed here; Rams fans can listen to the game on 101.1 ESPN FM, while Falcons fans can do the same on 790 The Zone.
The Rams headed into 2013 boasting of an improved defense, and they did well against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1. Taking on Matt Ryan and the "Dirty Birds" in the Georgia Dome is another story though. Working in the Rams favor is an ankle injury to Falcons wide receiver Roddy White, who was running his routes less than full strength last week.
In the passing game the Falcons still have Julio Jones and Tony Gonzalez, though. OF more concern was their offensive line allowing Ryan to get sacked by the New Orleans Saints. The Falcons only have two lineman returning from last year's crew, but head coach Mike Smith isn't worried.
"I'm absolutely confident we've got right guys," coach Mike Smith said. "The biggest jump you have during the season is always from Week 1 to Week 2. We're playing a lot of younger guys who have not played much. This was a great learning experience for them."
Center Pete Koncz said, "We don't want Matt to be under any pressure. We don't want anyone touching Matt, much less sacking him."
Falcons Injury Report:
Probable: Peria Jerry (DT), Thomas Decoud (S), Cliff Matthews (DE),
Questionable: Roddy White (WR), Julio Jones (WR), Sam Baker (T), Sean Witherspoon (LB), Asante Samuel (CB), Jonathan Babineaux (DT).
Rams Injury Report:
Probable: Corey Harkey (TE), Daryl Richardson (RB),
Questionable: Chris Long (DE)
Doubtful: Darian Stewart (S)
Out: Quinton Pointer (CB)
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