Sixteen Players to Watch: Falcons vs. Patriots
The 1-2 Falcons are looking to tarnish the record of the undefeated Patriots during NBC's Sunday Night Football. Here is a look at players to watch for from both teams
CB Aqib Talib has done a good job of shutting down wide receivers this season and has a history with Falcons WR Roddy White. Which Falcons receiver do you think he will cover?
QB Tom Brady will be looking to test the rookie corner Desmond Trufant, but he's been consistent and reliable thus far
DE Chandler Jones will be looking to put pressure on QB Matt Ryan but first he will have to get through LT Lamar Holmes.
RB Jacquizz Rodgers finished as the team's leading rusher in Week 3. Look for him and RB Jason Snelling to keep the ground game going strong
WR Julian Edelman completed 20 passes in the first two games. With a mild week 3, will he have a bigger impact on Sunday night?
WR Julio Jones posted his second straight 100-yard game against Miami. Will the streak continue?
WR Kenbrell Thompkins caught his first two touchdown passes last week against the Bucs. Can the Falcons' secondary stop his hot streak?
QB Matt Ryan has been connecting with WR Julio Jones most of the season. Will that fire continue to light up the Dome on Sunday?
TE Rob Gronkowski has undergone five surgeries between last Nov. and mid June. He is eyeing a comeback for this week 4 matchup
DE Osi Umenyiora recorded two sacks and two fumbles against Miami. Is there anything he can't do?
DE Rob Ninkovich is capable of playing defensive end and linebacker. What can the Falcons offensive line do to make sure Ninkovich isn't effective?
WR Roddy White is looking to start in his 132nd straight game on Sunday night. Watch for his battle with Patriots' CB Aqib Talib as they have a little bit of on-field history
Despite his team being 3-0, QB Tom Brady has taken blame for his team's struggles in the red zone. Look for him to attempt to fix this while in the Georgia Dome
S Thomas DeCoud comes up big when the bright lights are on. Between him and S William Moore, QB Tom Brady will have a long night
Vince Wilfork is considered to be one of the premier defensive tackles in the NFL. What can the Falcons offensive line do to slow him down?
Since becoming a starter in 2010, S William Moore has totaled 12 interceptions. Can he add to that total against Tom Brady?
