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With Sam Baker out, Jake Matthews goes to the left side

With Sam Baker out, Jake Matthews goes to the left side

The Falcons knew what they were doing when they pounced on tackle Jake Matthews.  While placed initially on the right side given the presence of veteran Sam Baker, they knew that Matthews eventually would become the team’s left tackle. “Eventually” has accelerated, thanks to a season-ending injury suffered by incumbent left tackle Sam Baker.  Per…