Scanning some stats on ProFootballReference.com I came across a few interesting things.
First off, Atlanta has had the 2nd fewest rushing attempts against them. Only Pittsburgh was run on less, in regards to attempts. Interestingly, though, they give up an average of 4.6 yards per carry. Green Bay is similar in stats, giving up the 6th fewest rushing attempts and allowing 4.7 yards per carry. It would seem that both are accustomed to teams not getting a lot of carries but having some success when they do.
I wonder what accounts for teams running it so sparingly against Atlanta? If you look through their schedule -- by no means an easy one, what with games against New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Philly -- you don't see a ton of blowout wins.
Atlanta is a very steady team. They are very efficient. They don't have dramatic swings in any direction it would seem. If Starks can open things up a little bit maybe we can push them towards the edge. That said, I don't see him getting 100 yards -- not with how thoroughly we were controlled in the run game last time around.
William Henderson didn't have to run people over. His preferred method was levitation.
"I'm a reasonable man, get off my case."