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Ito Smith aims to ignite Falcons' run game with Devonta Freeman out

ATLANTA -- Ito Smith has a goal that has nothing to do with continuing his current three-game touchdown streak.

The Atlanta Falcons rookie running back knows the offense hasn't played up to its full potential yet, mainly because the running game has been inconsistent. Yes, there have been flashes from current starter Tevin Coleman, who has the team's lone 100-yard rushing game, and Smith, who set a franchise rookie record with a rushing score in each of the past three games.

But Smith says there is much more to accomplish.

"I think we can be way better, man," Smith said.