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Smith bemoans second half woes
APTOPIX Falcons 49ers Heal
San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) intercepts a pass before making an 89-yard touchdown run in the second half of Monday's game in San Francisco. - photo by Associated Press
FLOWERY BRANCH — Coach Mike Smith says the Atlanta Falcons can't take much satisfaction from almost rallying against the San Francisco 49ers. For Smith, Atlanta's season-long inability to play a mistake-free third quarter wiped out the gains made in an improved final period Monday night. "The explosive plays have been an issue for us all season long," Smith said Tuesday.