When a kicker misses two field goals in a single game, bad things usually happen, and in the case of Falcons K Jason Elam, it’s not likely to be much different.

In his regular press conference earlier today, Atlanta’s head coach Mike Smith stopped short of announcing a move on that front, but he did leave the door open to finding a potential replacement for Elam, especially on long range opportunities.

“Jason did not kick the ball like we’re accustom to seeing him kick the ball. That’s something we’ll always be evaluating. We always have a backup plan in place already in terms of who would be our backup kicker. (Punter) Michael (Koenen) has done that in the past, but that’s something we’re always evaluating.”

– Atlanta head coach Mike Smith

With the kind of offensive firepower Atlanta has displayed this season, having a kicker that hits consistently in the 30 to 40 yard ranges is imperative. Elam has been as reliable as they come throughout most of his career, but given his recent string of missed kicks, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Falcons go in a different direction in the near future.