mike smith's game management skills have always been questionable. i'm not sure why people don't question them more often.
well, like i said, i can't imagine the falcons playing any better than they did during that first half and yet they find themselves down by 5. my guess would be that the falcons frustration level is starting to simmer and if they continue to struggle putting any points on the board in the 3rd quarter, this game could get out of control because they will either start to press or they will give up.