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Week 12 matchup: Isaac Bruce vs. Ray Buchanan.(Brief Article)

The Sporting News

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The only proven way to slow down the Rams' offense is to get consistent pressure on QB Kurt Warner. In the Rams' 34-31 loss to New Orleans in Week 7, Warner was sacked twice and hurried into four interceptions. In a near-loss to the Giants, Warner was sacked six times.

But without a front four like the Saints' or the Giants', the only way for Atlanta to get similar pressure this week will be to blitz its linebackers more. Falcons defensive coordinator Don Blackmon made some significant scheme changes before a Week 10 game against Green Bay that resulted in two sacks, three interceptions and a 23-20 upset win.

The most obvious change was having his cornerbacks, Ashley Ambrose and Ray Buchanan, play more single, press coverage, which allowed LBs Keith Brooking and Chris Draft to get more involved ...

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