Atlanta Falcons Fly High, Shoot Down Cardinals, 41-7

The Falcons must have read what people wrote about them after their 15-9 overtime loss to the Steelers last Sunday.

Matt Ryan certainly did.

Ryan followed last week's zero touchdown performance with three touchdowns to three different receivers, throwing for 225 yards in all without an interception.

Jason Snelling stole the show for the Falcons, rushing for 129 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries. Michael Turner was taken out of the game with a groin injury, but team officials say it was as a precautionary measure, given the Falcons had such a large lead.

Meanwhile, Derek Anderson is struggling as the Cardinals' quarterback.

He was 17-for-31 with 161 yards, no touchdowns, two interceptions, and a fumble for a 42.5 quarterback rating. The Cardinals offense never found any kind of rhythm, as their only touchdown came in the second quarter on an 80-yard run by Tim Hightower.

The Falcons' Matt Bryant added two field goals from 24 and 35 yards as the Falcons cruised.

The Falcons amassed 444 yards, 221 on the ground after being held to just 58 rushing yards in Week 1.

The Falcons hope to continue that trend when they host the Saints next Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT, while the Cardinals will try to get back on track against the Raiders at 4:15 EDT.

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