You’d probably think this was a hard fought game if you glanced at the score. And you’d be partly right, say 19% of the game was hard fought? 18%? With the Packers leading at the half 31-7, Monday Night Football fulfilled, certainly, my expectations, and it looked like we were all set to enjoy some Matt Flynn time. DENIED. Why? Because Dom Capers, that’s why. The Falcons went on to score 30 points and bring the game to 37-43. With a stop necessary, the Falcons went into Mike Smith’s patented “Swanson Hungry Man Beef Pot Roast dinner” defense, allowing a 12-yard run to Aaron Rodgers, and then a 41-yard run to James Starks, which essentially ended the game with 01:37 left. It can be said that the Falcons competed hard, but it’s probably more important to point out that with a 5-8 record, they are still in first place. Jesus.
Falcons – 37, Packers – 43
Aaron Rodgers – 24/36, 327 YDS, 3 TD and 5 CAR, 28 YDS. This is Aaron Rodgers’ world and we’re just living in his closet.
Eddie Lacy – 13 CAR, 73 YDS, 1 TD and 5 REC, 33 YDS, 1 TD. If Eddie Lacy ran at me, I’d pee my pants and fall down. Which means I have something in common with Atlanta’s defense.
Jordy Nelson – 8 REC, 146 YDS, 2 TD. Jordy Nelson is like a football rainbow.
Matt Ryan – 24/39, 375 YDS, 4 TD, 1 INT and 2 CAR, 23 YDS. If Matt Ryan was a CEO, I would say he was the CEO of Blockbuster.
Julio Jones – 11 REC, 259 YDS, 1 TD. Julio Jones isn’t terrible. That’s for sure.
