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There were 19 former University of Florida football players that saw action in week six in the National Football league, with 10 former Gators earning starting positions. Former Gators Mike Peterson led the Falcons to a 21-14 win over Chicago on Sunday Night Football.
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October 20, 2009
Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan just does not take sacks. So far this year he has been sacked only twice in 156 pass attempts.
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Via Dallas Cowboys And The NFL
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October 21, 2009
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Via Falcons Locker
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October 19, 2009
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Via Jeff Dickerson's Blog
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October 19, 2009
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Via Sports Page Atlanta
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October 21, 2009
FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons' free safety Thomas DeCoud was named the NFC's defensive player of the week on Wednesday.
Via Sports Page Atlanta
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October 21, 2009
Flowery Branch – Running back Jerious Norwood, who suffered a right hip flexor against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, said on Wednesday he doesn't expect to play this week against the Dallas Cowboys.
Via Bleacher Report
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October 21, 2009
Coming off a shocking 11-5 season in 2008, many saw the Atlanta Falcons as a fluke. That may be changing soon. In Week 1 of the 2009 season, Atlanta faced off with the Miami Dolphins in a "Battle of the Overachievers" from the previous year...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bear Report
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October 20, 2009
What did we learn about the Chicago Bears after a 21-14 loss to Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome? Start with these five observations made straight from the press box.
Via Sports Page Atlanta
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October 19, 2009
The NFL schedule makers might want consider pitting the Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Falcons against each other more often.
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