ATLANTA -- One week after a collision he was involved in caused a game-ending injury, Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Nathan Carter said knowing that the Lions' Morice Norris was doing better made it easier for him to take the field Friday night and carry the ball without being tentative.
The result was a breakout performance.
Carter had 63 yards on nine carries, including a 43-yard touchdown run Friday night in the team's 23-20 preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. When Carter broke loose for the big gain, his teammates and fellow running backs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier exploded with glee on the sideline.