re: tOfficial Atlanta Falcons In-Season Thread (Week 3): @ Indianapolis Colts (1:00ET CBS)

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Is anyone else concerned that we have no run game? Gonna have to take a first round back next year.

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Let's not forget that the first two games this season were at Minnesota and vs. Philadelphia. Those are two truly elite run defenses.

Minnesota was the best defense at home in 2018. They led in basically every major category. Philly's D line is stockpiled with talent despite facing a couple injuries. Philly funnels other teams towards passing because their secondary is so much worse than their line.

Am I concerned? Sure, but let's see how the rushing scheme looks against an opponent that is not absolutely stacked at stopping the run.

As for the first-round RB thoughts, one concept that has only been recently explored by the Patriots is using a late first on a RB. By getting a player in the first round, you get the fifth-year team option. That way, you could potentially sign a pretty dynamic back and have him under team control for five years, not four.