FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Coach Mike Smith says the Atlanta Falcons can't take much satisfaction from almost rallying against the San Francisco 49ers. For Smith, Atlanta's season-long inability to play a mistake-free third quarter wiped out the gains made in an improved final period Monday night. "The explosive plays have been an issue for us all season long," Smith said Tuesday. "We continue to not defend the deep balls as well as we need to or we have a missed tackle on a running play. We've given up way too many explosive plays." Source: Continue reading...
