The Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans clash in a battle of two teams still fighting to win their respective divisions.
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Yates had a solid game in his first career start, completing 12-25 passes for 188 yards and 1 TD while using his athleticism to buy time in the pocket.
The only mistake he made, a pick-six in the fourth quarter, was called back because of a penalty on Atlanta in the secondary.
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He had his head in his hands as he left the field before being taken back to the locker room by the Texans’ training staff.
If Yates is going to win his first career NFL start, it appears he’ll have to do it without his main weapon in the passing game.
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As he attempted to make a tackle on Tony Gonzalez late in the second half, Cushing slid awkwardly on the turf at Reliant Stadium. While trying to regain balance on his left knee, his right knee buckled, and Cushing instantly fell to the ground.
He needed help from the Texans training staff to get off the field, who were looking at his right knee cap on the sideline before taking him into the training room.
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Yates has played well in his first career NFL start, completing 10-17 passes for 154 yards, 1 TD and zero INT’s.
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But a smart Atlanta defensive back, realizing that the play hadn’t been blown dead, picked up the ball and returned it over 80 yards for a TD.
Unfortunately, neither the Texans nor the the Falcons were as observant, as players and coaches from both teams were coming on the field for what they assumed would be a Houston field goal attempt.
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The Falcons head into Reliant Stadium riding a two game winning streak and looking to stay in the hunt to win the NFC South. Quarterback Matt Ryan has gotten back some of his weapons in the passing game and the Falcons defense has been able to limit teams offensive output. The defense will look to try and slow down a Texans rushing attack and make rookie quarterback T.J. Yates beat them with his arm.
Game Date/Time: Sunday, December 4; 1:00pm ET
Read Article >NFL Picks And Predictions Week 13: Falcons Vs. Texans
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 27: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates tossing a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Georgia Dome on November 27, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Getty ImagesPeter King at Sports Illustrated likes the Falcons to win the game.
Everyone at ESPN picked the Falcons to win, not having much faith in T.J. Yates.
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