"I prefer to play against a terrible team, because it makes the game a lot easier"
-- Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, not relishing the prospect of playing against the Atlanta Falcons and their no. 2 ranked DVOA offense. (Gregg Bell, The News Tribune)
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"We created some big plays with (Earl Thomas) in the lineup, too."
-- Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, feeling confident about the Falcons' ability to put up some big plays against the Seahawks, who are without injured safety Earl Thomas.