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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Falcons coach Dan Quinn loved watching his offense, defense and special teams make enough plays to win at New Orleans.That might sound obvious, but Quinn tries to keep his goals simple.After losing the opener to Tampa Bay and scratching out a victory at Oakland, the Falcons are coming off their most complete game since handing Carolina its only regular-season loss last December.Mondays 45-32 victory had a little bit of everything.Honestly thats what weve been trying to build where all three units have a hand in winning, Quinn said Tuesday.That was special teams on the punt return, defensively getting the turnovers and scoring with it, then offensively getting so many guys in on the attack to contribute.Quarterback Matt Ryan played one of his best games since the Falcons previously made the playoffs in 2012, completing passes to eight different receivers, throwing no interceptions and using a silent snap count to overcome the noise in the Superdome.Running backs Tevin Coleman and Devonta Freeman combined for 194 yards rushing -- 296 yards overall -- and four touchdowns.Their superlatives overshadowed the lack of production of All-Pro receiver Julio Jones, who was targeted seven times but caught just one pass for 16 yards. Limited by a sore ankle and calf through the first three games, Jones leads the Falcons with 188 yards receiving, but is just third on the team with 10 catches.Make no mistake -- he is our feature guy, Quinn said. There are certain coverages that go his way and opportunities come for some other players. He knows that.As the Falcons (2-1) prepare to host Carolina (1-2) on Sunday, Jones is expected to be healthy enough to fully participate in practice. Its just the fourth week of the season, so Quinn isnt concerned about Jones numbers.I wouldnt sleep on him not having many games on him having (low) numbers, Quinn said. There are things he did that definitely didnt show up in the stat sheet, but I promise you he was a factor.Defensively, Atlanta had seven pass breakups and sacked Drew Brees twice. Deion Jones returned an interception 90 yards to put the Falcons up 20 points early in the fourth quarter.But the Saints picked up at least 13 yards on seven plays in the second half. Brees too often had enough time to set his feet and make accurate throws. Running back Mark Ingram picked up too many yards after initial contact.Quinn is most concerned about the high number of big-yardage plays the Falcons are giving up.I do believe in what were doing, he said. I do believe in the players we have. I just know well play like were capable of. Weve got a lot of work to do, but I do remember its a process were building and we have some new parts in here.Game notes Ryan hurt his left thumb in the fourth quarter, but Quinn doesnt expect him to be limited when the team returns to practice Wednesday. ... WR Mohamed Sanu, who hurt his shoulder in the first half and didnt return, will likely be limited this week. ... Quinn said rookie LB DeVondre Campbell, out with an ankle injury since Week 1, will run on the side, but Quinn said it was too early to tell if he will be ready to play.---Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Jourdan Lewis Jersey . 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Tony Pollard Jersey . - Chris Tierney snapped a tie with a power-play goal late in the third period as the London Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Erie Otters 5-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Wednesday.ARLINGTON, Texas -- Lance Berkman isnt ready to retire yet. He wants to try and help the Texas Rangers down the stretch. The 37-year-old designated hitter who is on the disabled list said Thursday, after pondering his playing future for several days, that hes "coming back." "I feel like if I can push myself and endure a little bit of discomfort to try and help this team win," Berkman said. "Ive made up my mind thats what this team needs to happen and Im going to do my dangdest to give them whatever I got." Berkman has been on the DL since July 7 with left hip inflammation, and has also experienced pain in his surgically repaired right knee. He will go with the Rangers for their next six games on the West Coast to keep working out. He is targeting Aug. 8 or 9 for the start of a rehab assignment. General manager Jon Daniels and Berkman spoke Wednesday, after the Rangers didnt add a hitter at the non-waiver trade deadline. The switch-hitter said they "both agreed the thing to do is to keep the rehab going and try to get back out there as quick as I can." Berkman is hitting .254 with six home runs and 34 RBIs in 68 games. The Rangers knew of the risk when they gave Berkman a $10 million contract last winter that includes a $12 million club option for 20114 with a $1 million buyout.dddddddddddd He played only 32 games last season for St. Louis after two operations on his right knee. "The hitting has never really been an issue except when I hit right-handed. Its more running and the running is not good," said Berkman, who while feeling better each day knows he wont be totally pain free. "Its unrealistic to think I wouldnt be playing with discomfort from here on out. Its just a matter of managing the discomfort. The main thing is being able to run the bases." The Texas native is a .294 career hitter in his 15th major league season. He played for the Houston Astros from 1999-2010, part of their only World Series team in 2005. He spent the last part of 2010 with the New York Yankees before going to the Cardinals for two seasons, including their 2011 World Series title over the Rangers. Berkman thought about retiring last off-season before signing with the Rangers, and that thought crossed his mind again during his latest DL stint. "No doubt. It absolutely did. You get to a certain point with these injuries and it just becomes so frustrating," he said. "Its a mental grind. Every day you feel not good and its not fun to compete whenever you feel like youre 60 per cent of what you should be." ' ' '