FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons obviously know Devonta Freeman is capable of being a workhorse, when fully healthy.
The running back first showed it during the third game of year's Pro Bowl season, when Freeman carried the ball a career-high 30 times for 141 yards and three touchdowns in a 39-28 win at Dallas. In fact, the Falcons were 4-1 last season when Freeman had 25 or more carries in a game.
Fast-forward to this year and the Falcons might find themselves in a similar-type workhorse situation. Tevin Coleman, the guy sharing carries with Freeman, suffered a hamstring strain in last Sunday's overtime loss to the Chargers.