Injures and trading Mohamed Sanu has forced the Atlanta Falcons to resort to using young guys that the team had no intention of using otherwise.
Guys that have seen the most benefits from this season are Christian Blake and Russell Gage. However, another young guy welcomed himself to the city of Atlanta by catching a 93-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan midway through the third quarter.
Olamide Zaccheaus, a speedy 5’8″ undrafted rookie from the University of Virginia, left school with numerous accolades:
- #1 in Virginia career receptions (250)
- #2 in Virginia career receiving yards (2,753)
- #3 in Virginia for yards in a single season (1.