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Falcons’ play-action fakes need run support

Atlanta Journal-Constitution | September 23, 2015

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FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons must get their rushing attack moving before defenses stop honoring their play-action fakes.

Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan is using play-action at one of the highest rates in the league, but doesn’t have the rushing attack to support the fakes.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, walks on the field after talking to New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning after an

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The Falcons are averaging 80.1 yards per game, which ranks 22nd in the league. The Falcons are averaging 2.

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