Intriguing players to watch in Falcons vs. Colts

"Despite the emphasis on the run game for both the Atlanta Falcons and the Indianapolis Colts, much of this week's intrigue centers on matchups in the passing game. If both teams are successful in getting Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor going, a deciding factor in Sunday's outcome could rest on which of these intriguing pass-game matchups goes their way. However, despite an immense amount of intrigue, rules stipulate that only five Falcons can be named."

"Coming on the heels of a three-touchdown performance, Falcons wide receiver Drake London will have to square off against one of the NFL's best young cornerbacks in Sauce Gardner. With the Colts acquiring Gardner via a trade with the New York Jets earlier this week and expectations that he'll play on Sunday, London could see another difficult challenge. Despite his hat trick of scores last Sunday, few of London's successes came against Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez."

The Falcons and Colts emphasize the run, but passing-game matchups could decide the outcome if Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor find success. Rules limit naming to only five Falcons on the roster list. Falcons receiver Drake London, fresh off a three-touchdown performance, will face newly acquired cornerback Sauce Gardner, whose length and physicality challenge receivers at the line and catch point. London was held to one catch the last time he faced Gardner and had limited success against Christian Gonzalez despite scoring three times. Kyle Hinton replaces injured Matthew Bergeron at left guard and must help revive a struggling Falcons rushing attack responsible for a three-game losing streak.

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