When the Atlanta Falcons signed kicker Giorgio Tavecchio last week, they probably had no idea the important role he would play.

INDIANAPOLIS -- It isn't often that the first topic broached on the day after an NFL game is the kicker.

The New York Giants have lost three games in a row, giving up more than 30 points in all three, but the Atlanta Falcons have their own concerns coming into Monday night's game in Atlanta against the Giants.

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One of the risks of carrying a 43-year-old kicker is the potential for injury. That's what the Atlanta Falcons face this week with the ageless Matt Bryant, a 17-year veteran who is likely to be unavailable for Monday's game against the New York Giants.

In a game that featured two of the worst defenses in the NFL, the Atlanta Falcons were able to make one more play than Tampa Bay and held on for a 34-29 win.

The Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet in Atlanta on Sunday, and both teams will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak.

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There is no way that Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn can put a positive spin on the six sacks allowed in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. It was problematic, with quarterback Matt Ryan often fighting for his well-being as Steelers poured in around him.

The Pittsburgh Steelers exploited the Atlanta defense, which was missing five starters, and found a way to slow down the Falcons' high-scoring offense.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-2-1 and tied for last place in the AFC North at the quarter-pole of the season. The Atlanta Falcons are 1-3 and in last in the NFC South.

Cameron Heyward is tired of seeing the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense shredded by the opposition.

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A season that began with such promise for the Atlanta Falcons has come unglued.