Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith doesn't care how the team gets there, he just wants to win. Smith scoffed at a question about Drake London's zero-catch performance in Week 1, saying, 'Let the fantasy guys worry about that.'
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 24-10. Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith doesn't care how the team gets there, he just wants to win. Smith scoffed at a question about Drake London's zero-catch performance in Week 1, saying,"Let the fantasy guys worry about that."over the Carolina Panthers in Week 1.
But Smith's answer is frustrating for a number of reasons. Yes, the Falcons won, but it's still fair to ask about London's usage. London looked like a potential future star after a promising rookie season. He's the type of player the team should scheme plays around. Even in a game where the Falcons passed just 18 times, London should be a bigger part of the game plan. Even quarterback Desmond Ridder finished with a catch.
Smith showed last season that he believes the Falcons have the best chance of winning when the team runs the ball well. It's not a bad strategy. The Falcons' strength lies in its running backs and offensive line. If games play out the way they did Sunday, the Falcons will likely be content to run with Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier until they are forced to throw.
That opportunity could come as early as Week 2, when Atlanta will take on the Green Bay Packers. If Green Bay can put points on the board like they did in Week 1, Ridder will likely throw more than 18 times and London will get more targets.
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