Falcons-49ers: Questions Abound as NFC Contenders Meet

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Published: October 9, 2009

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... focus was on running the ball.

"We just have to concentrate on the little things," said Falcons center Todd McClure.

"Whether if it's footwork or hand placement or helmet placement once you get up to the second level."

This week isn't the greatest time coming to that revelation against the 49ers' No. 3 rushing defense. The offensive line was forced to watch and break down all 81 rushing plays from this season.

Corrections that must be made to follow up the 2008 season, wherein Michael Turner ran for 1699 yards.

"I think we are going to have that breakout game," McClure said. "I just hope it's sooner rather than later. We are doing it right. It's just small breakdowns here and there that's keeping the offense from having those big runs."

Those breakdowns will be magnified on the playing field against the likes of Patrick Willis and Manny Lawson.

But right now, the 49ers' sole focus isn't on the Falcons. 

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