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Atlanta Falcons
- As the Falcons returned from their bye week Monday, one of their top priorities was improving their disappointing running game.
- Jerious Norwood, who has suffered three concussions in his four years in the league -- including two this year -- said possible future concerns are "something to think about, but I'm playing ball right now."
- Off to a o-3 start and coming off of their bye week, the Panthers are ready to start their season afresh.
- Carolina hopes that newly signed Hollis Thomas can man the nose tackle position, which the team has struggled to fill since losing Maake Kemoeatu for the season in training camp.
- The defense's dramatic turnaround under Gregg Williams is drawing accolades.
- Some observers may be surprised by the Saints' fast start, but the players say they expected it.
- Michael Clayton wants the receivers to get more opportunities.
- Coach Raheem Morris said the Bucs are committed to Josh Johnson as their starting quarterback.
- Safety Tanard Jackson, on the suspended list for the season's first four games, is eligible to return to the active roster on Tuesday.
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Pat Yasinskas
Yasinskas joined ESPN.com in January 2008 after covering the Carolina Panthers for The Charlotte Observer for nine seasons. He began his journalism career with The Tampa Tribune in 1990.