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Linebacker Curtis Lofton is sick of that sinking feeling when opponents convert another third down on the Atlanta Falcons.

For those of you playing in IDP leagues, many of you have seen by now the advantages this type of league has over traditional leagues offering just a singular defense.

After putting up 31 points against the Redskins last week, the Atlanta Falcons fly north to Carolina.

ATLANTA At CAROLINA OPENING LINE - Falcons by 2 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Atlanta 6-2; Carolina 3-5 SERIES RECORD - Atlanta leads 18-11 LAST MEETING - Falcons beat Panthers 28-20, Sept.

Tyrone Carter, who filled in for Troy Polamalu earlier in the year, may be a full-time starter in Pittsburgh as long as Ryan Clark is sidelined.

During the first half of the Falcons' win over Washington on Sunday, the defense was knocking quarterback Jason Campbell around like he was in a pinball machine.

What a Day for #33 The Falcons ended their only two game skid in the Coach Mike Smith era by blistering the Redskins in the first half, and then holding on in the second half after coming out completely flat in the third quarter.

Michael Turner is looking a lot more like he did a year ago. DeAngelo Hall might want to keep his mouth shut the next time he faces his former team.Turner ran for a season-high 166 yards, breaking away from Hall on a 58-yard touchdown that finished off Washington early in the fourth quarter, and the Atlanta Falcons snapped a two-game losing streak ...

Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham and wide receiver Roddy White are both questionable for the team's game Sunday against the Washington Redskins .

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas A quick trip through the most important injuries in the NFC South.

"What if?" is a question that Drew Brees doesn't mind answering. For certain, it's a question he asks with frequency.

" Let's get right to the point. Five things we learned from the Dallas game. 1. STAY ON THE SCRIPT : The opening drive was a masterpiece.

Falcons running back Jason Snelling , who has filled in admirably as a backup, did not practice Thursday.

You came blame Mike Smith for the Falcons loss to Dallas. He does. Falcons head coach Mike Smith patrols the sidelines as the Falcons lost their lead to the Cowboys in Sunday's game.

The Falcons couldn't stop quarterback Tony Romo in Sunday's 37-21 loss at Dallas, and suddenly they're in danger of getting left behind in their division.

Finally, John Abraham thought, as he and Jonathan Babineaux closed in on Tony Romo.

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley ARLINGTON, Texas -- If you were wondering why Cowboys owner Jerry Jones still has good thoughts about his quarterback, I'll point you to the touchdown pass at the end of the first half.

If you've been reading this column with regularity, you've heard a lot from me about our defensive line.

No one will deny that the Bears had success moving the ball Sunday night. Although they racked up 373 total yards, Chicago had only 14 points and a defeat to show for it.

A Falcons Pro Bowl running back Michael Turner has three fumbles this season, and two have been drive killers.