The Falcons' one glaring miss is offensive lineman, a need they left exactly as they found it. Solid and sensible more than spectacular: a B-.

They are betting Noel proves the room right and everyone else wrong. Job largely done: wide receiver settled and 2 of 8 of the wish list covered.

Building through the lines is a philosophy, and they stuck to it.

In sum, a sturdy weekend with one asterisk, the offensive lineman spot they never got to.