The Atlanta Falcons were able to hold on for dear life in securinga win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, and as a result, the team is in the driver’s seat (somehow) in the NFC South. However, the team will be short-handed moving forward, as running backAntone Smithwill miss the rest of the 2014 season with a broken leg, while cornerbackRobert Alfordcould miss two to four weeks with a wrist issue.
Robert Alford's wrist injury will keep him out 2-4 weeks. Antone Smith, broken leg, is out for the season.
— Jay (@JayForAwhile)November 17, 2014
Antone Smith has emerged as a fan favorite this season, racking up five touchdowns while averaging 10.2 yards per touch combined between rushing and receiving. The 29-year-old has been a special teams “ace” for years in Atlanta, but his explosive nature on the offensive end has been a welcomed addition, and this injury is certainly unfortunate.
With that on the table, perhaps the bigger loss is Robert Alford. The 26-year-old Alford has come under scrutiny in some circles during parts of the 2014 season, but he is the team’s second-best cornerback behindDesmond Trufant, and the drop-off was visible on Sunday when the secondary suffered problems after his early exit. Much of the fan base is not high on the former second-round pick, but at worst, he is a capable cornerback on a defense that needs all of the help it can get.
The Atlanta Falcons will host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at the Georgia Dome. Stay tuned for all the latest.
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