* No Asante Samuel means a break for the Patriots, at least in terms of what the Falcons may try to employ defensively. The Falcons were already employing one rookie corner in Desmond Trufant. The next man up behind Samuel is Robert Alford, also a rookie. While the rookie-on-rookie dynamic between the Patriots wideouts and Atlanta corners could be a wash, Tom Brady will have a distinct advantage against the neophytes. * The Falcons are a team that can light it up fast. New England's been outstanding at preventing big plays this year, a season after being exceptionally permissive. ...
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