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Falcons' running game showing sure signs of improvement

Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson (39) tries to break a tackle from Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Alterraun Verner (21) during the second half of a game Sept. 18 in Atlanta - photo by David Goldman

0925Falcons — Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson (39) tries to break a tackle from Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Alterraun Verner (21) during the second half of a game Sept. 18 in Atlanta - photo by David Goldman

FLOWERY BRANCH — Matt Ryan has received plenty of accolades for his mammoth passing numbers in the opening month of the season. Another came Wednesday, when the Atlanta Falcons quarterback was named NFC offensive player of the week. Ryan prefers to recognize another group that isn't getting quite so much attention.

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