Norwood breaks out for big gains
Atlanta Falcons11/10/2008 9:49 AM The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports RB Jerious Norwood’s 67-yard scamper on a pass to the flat came complete with high steps, seven points and a 21-point lead on New Orleans to start the fourth quarter. But it was the eight-minute, 30-second drive on the Falcons’ previous possession that proved just as important in their 34-20 victory Sunday. Michael Turner pounded out 32 yards on eight carries, all but one of those carries running between the tackles, and Jason Elam kicked a 27-yard field goal. More important than the number of points was the amount of time the Falcons kept the ball out of the hands of Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Read more