Falcons content to share the workload in the running game

Jackson, Rodgers both effective in win against Saints

Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) scores a touchdown as New Orleans Saints free safety Jairus Byrd (31) defends during the second half of Sunday's game in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

0911Falcons — Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) scores a touchdown as New Orleans Saints free safety Jairus Byrd (31) defends during the second half of Sunday's game in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

FLOWERY BRANCH — Steven Jackson has been the feature running back for most of his 11-year NFL career. Now 31 and coming off a disappointing first season with the Atlanta Falcons, Jackson is adopting a new approach. He's still the starter, but Jackson is letting others take multiple turns in the backfield for the first time since 2004, when he split responsibilities with Marshall Faulk in St. Louis.

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