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3 Atlanta Falcons who must step up against the Dallas Cowboys

By Nick Halden

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 07: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a win over the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on November 07, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 07: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a win over the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on November 07, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 31: Mike Davis #28 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 31: Mike Davis #28 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

1. Is Mike Davis capable of having a good game? If so now is the time for the running back to have a big week

Mike Davis has been the most disappointing player in the Atlanta Falcons offense so far this season. That is saying a lot when you consider the offensive line struggles and the regression from receivers Atlanta hoped would improve.

While it has mostly been a struggle Davis has had his moments of tough running and fighting for that extra yard. It is that ferocity Atlanta needs this week if they want a chance against Dallas they are going to have to run the football.

The Cowboys pass rush is decent and if Atlanta cannot establish the run to some extent Matt Ryan is going to have a long day.

If there was ever a time for Mike Davis to have a breakout week it is now. If Atlanta can establish Davis it is going to give Ryan time to pick apart a Dallas secondary that can be had. As hot as the Dallas defense has been at times their secondary isn’t elite and Ryan can keep Atlanta in this game if the defense is forced to respect the run.

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