Falcons' DB Brian Williams Likely Out of NFC Playoff Game

Filed under: Atlanta Falcons, Packers, NFC North, NFC South

Green Bay has found a running game and they have used a formation that features three backs behind quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but the Packers will still empty the backfield and spread the field. When they do that the Falcons will have some adjustments to make. Their nickel back is down.

Atlanta corner Brian Williams, who suffered a knee injury against Carolina, is listed as doubtful for the NFC divisional game with Green Bay. That's a significant blow because Williams has played well and tackled well in space, which is a must against the West Coast offense.

Christopher Owens, a second-year corner out of San Jose State, is expected to take over as the fifth defensive back. Owens has played in all 16 games and had an interception in Week two against Arizona.

 

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Source: http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2011/01/14/falcons-db-brian-williams-likely-out-of-nfc-playoff-game/

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