The defensive line got a boost with tackle Jeremiah Ratliff returning after missing three games because of a concussion. And the linebackers showed some speed and burst,
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"Getting those (starter) guys back would be great," defensive end Jared Allen said. "Only the doctors know when that's going to happen. We've got to continue to prepare as if they're not going to be there. These guys showed that they could step up to the task so we expect them to do it again."
"We're going to need everybody as we move forward," Trestman said. "There are not only players that are playing linebacker positions, they're playing on special teams and doing other things. The more players we have available, the better off we're going to be in the total picture."
Sharpton seemed comfortable making the calls at middle linebacker against the Falcons and was credited with 10 tackles
