http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/48 Recent articles about the Atlanta Falcons en-us Falcons running back Michael Turner got limited work in practice this week and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:55:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Atlanta_Falcons_running_back_Michael_Turner_listed_as_questionable_vs_Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers/1642856 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Atlanta_Falcons_running_back_Michael_Turner_listed_as_questionable_vs_Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers/1642856 The Buccaneers had trouble containing Michael turner last season as he rushed for 152 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' overtime win. After an ankle injury, Turner will be a game-time decision on Sunday. View full size photo » This Sunday’s game against the Falcons is a lot of things.It’s a division rivalry. It’s this year’s rookie quarterback against last year’s rookie sensation. It&... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:05:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Buccaneers_in_line_for_Magic_win_on_Sunday/1641312 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Buccaneers_in_line_for_Magic_win_on_Sunday/1641312 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Buccaneers_in_line_for_Magic_win_on_Sunday/1641312 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/a/0a8ac089e1616fe80c356c57ef9990922c71ab93/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93076596.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D01CAEAFDEEFC1D6EAE8EAAB9D254D024C38274B361C45E126.jpg Tight end Desmond Clark remained sidelined during Friday’s practice inside the Walter Payton Center in preparation for Sunday’s game against the Vikings at the Metrodome. Guard Roberto Garza (ankle) practiced for the second straight day and is expected to play. Before practice, Bears players met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for a 30-minute question and answer session. Goodell said that, even though owners have voted to opt out of the collective bargaining agreement after this season, ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:13:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Clark_out_Garza_in/1640014 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Clark_out_Garza_in/1640014 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Clark_out_Garza_in/1640014 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/c/ec4f1a1c1bb063a533a15a67dc6918c355024889/small/New_York_Giants_4350.jpg Elam attempts a missed FG in Week 8, (AP Photo/Bill Feig)When you've kicked in the NFL for 17 years, you're bound to miss a few. But Jason Elam's current cold streak has put him on pace to have a career-worst season. It isn't... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:58:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Atlanta_Falcons_rally_around_kicker_Jason_Elam/1638912 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Atlanta_Falcons_rally_around_kicker_Jason_Elam/1638912 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Atlanta_Falcons_rally_around_kicker_Jason_Elam/1638912 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/9/193b53df6529801bfe01b54bf56e4a9f17bcebd3/small/Denver_Broncos_v_4d41.jpg Running back Michael Turner practiced lightly Thursday for the second straight day, and backup Jerious Norwood was a full participant. Turner missed last week’s 34-31 loss to the New York Giants with a high ankle sprain, and coach Mike Smith listed the Pro Bowl selection as “limited” in practice. Norwood has missed the last five games with [...] Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:13:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Turner_Practices_Lightly_Again_Norwood_as_Well/1637625 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Turner_Practices_Lightly_Again_Norwood_as_Well/1637625 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Turner_Practices_Lightly_Again_Norwood_as_Well/1637625 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/1/11326bd78f8f25f064f774e54bd9c24b89e880a1/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90781645.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D02F1925383F0141FF2F86BED581C15145977485C1A67E139B.jpg Falcoins running back Michael Turner practiced lightly Thursday for the second straight day, and backup Jerious Norwood was a full participant. Turner missed last week's 34-31 loss to the New York Giants with a high ankle sprain, and coach Mike Smith listed the Pro Bowl selection as "limited" in practice. Norwood has missed the last five games with a hip flexor, but has been in practice the past two days. Jason Snelling started last week and ran 25 times for 76 yards and t... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:38:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Turner_limited_in_Falcons_39_practice_Norwood_OK/1637184 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Turner_limited_in_Falcons_39_practice_Norwood_OK/1637184 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Turner_limited_in_Falcons_39_practice_Norwood_OK/1637184 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/8/682e979e4be3cef2d9539080bc5d066501848022/small/New_Orleans_Saints_c63d.jpg FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- Falcoins running back Michael Turner practiced lightly Thursday for the second straight day, and backup Jerious Norwood was a full participant. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:21:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Falcons_Turner_ankle_practices_still_iffy_for_Sun/1637135 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Falcons_Turner_ankle_practices_still_iffy_for_Sun/1637135 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Falcons_Turner_ankle_practices_still_iffy_for_Sun/1637135 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/e/2e864cf844b6265a1364480912f70ca16e34db54/small/1a.jpg Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner practiced lightly Thursday for the second straight day, and backup Jerious Norwood was a full participant. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:11:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Falcons_Turner_Norwood_practice_after_time_out/1637226 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Falcons_Turner_Norwood_practice_after_time_out/1637226 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Falcons_Turner_Norwood_practice_after_time_out/1637226 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/c/acd06a963aa09893b7497ac703701fbc1bf2630c/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89616656.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA21436AB595E560DF491B.jpg Ousted defensive coordinator Jim Bates is breaking down film of the Atlanta Falcons offense for Raheem Morris but still is undecided about whether to accepted a limited role with the team. Morris took over the defensive play-calling duties from Bates... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:07:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bates_breaking_down_film_still_undecided_about_future/1636395 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bates_breaking_down_film_still_undecided_about_future/1636395 (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)Despite being mired in a two-game losing streak, the Atlanta Falcons still have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Fans will point to the positive direction of the team under the leadership of Gen... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:38:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Atlanta_Falcons_have_much_to_be_thankful_for_this_Thanksgiving/1634161 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Atlanta_Falcons_have_much_to_be_thankful_for_this_Thanksgiving/1634161 Michael Turner (#33) (AP Photo/John Bazemore)The Atlanta Falcons returned to practice Wednesday to begin preparations for Sunday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and they welcomed back some key players who'd been missing time, notabl... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:28:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Atlanta_Falcons_apos_health_improving_with_return_of_Michael_Turner/1632834 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Atlanta_Falcons_apos_health_improving_with_return_of_Michael_Turner/1632834 Harry Douglas scores a TD in '08's Week 12 victory (AP Photo/Dave Martin) When second-year wideout Harry Douglas went down during the sixth day of training camp, it would have been easy for the Atlanta native to get discouraged.After all, follow... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:15:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Harry_Douglas_keeping_a_positive_approach_in_rehab_for_Atlanta_Falcons/1630990 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Harry_Douglas_keeping_a_positive_approach_in_rehab_for_Atlanta_Falcons/1630990 Falcons Now in Tough Position Familar Image: Defense Chasing (AP) The Falcons playoffs hopes are fading fast after a gritty loss in New York on Sunday. The Birds played tough and showed an unbelievable spirit of fight in coming back from two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The Falcons started off strong on defense on the first series with an interception, and proceeded on a complete collapse from that point on. The offense started slow again, but did great things in the second half in clawi... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:21:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Defensive_Letdown_in_Giants_Stadium/1620687 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Defensive_Letdown_in_Giants_Stadium/1620687 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Defensive_Letdown_in_Giants_Stadium/1620687 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/d/9d09ff7d50d3ae5708220b1fafcec92ef2d90c93/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90005018.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0F10C1F69BF7C15AF6CC5DC52525EE21822A60A83CA302493.jpg More photos » by Bill Kostroun - AP The finest display of tackling the Atlanta Falcons had to offer. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) Browse more photos » Initially, I only saw the first two-and-a-half quarters of this game, and I recognize that things really switched up a bit from there. Still, I think my reactions to what happened can be best summed up visually. Like this. Or this. Or even this. Basically, i... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:15:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Falcons_And_Giants_Recap_Roller_Coaster_Of_Loss/1616560 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Falcons_And_Giants_Recap_Roller_Coaster_Of_Loss/1616560 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Falcons_And_Giants_Recap_Roller_Coaster_Of_Loss/1616560 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/6/a636742f4506e48095d44d6dd70d40640f056e77/small/Carolina_Panthers_v_7e62.jpg BLOGGER’S NOTE: For more thoughts on the game and a more statistical recap, check out John Manasso’s Beat Blog. You can also see more game day coverage on AtlantaFalcons.com. He didn’t get the win, but Matt Ryan earned a few hero points in the shadow of the Gotham skyline Sunday afternoon. The Falcons bounced back from a [...] Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:02:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Overtime_Loss_Spoils_Comeback/1613300 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Overtime_Loss_Spoils_Comeback/1613300 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Overtime_Loss_Spoils_Comeback/1613300 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/e/eeb25c48d2c40867cc40904354bcf29cbf7bab9b/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93074081.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0FF422597F5A9CDE6C3823E3E7E6FD3E400D5044213B3F48F.jpg Falcons fans had plenty to wonder about at halftime of Sunday’s game at Giants Stadium. Will the passing game get in gear? Will Matt Ryan stay protected in the pocket? Will Jason Elam and the special teams unit get back on track after missing another short field goal? What will happen long term without Michael Turner [...] Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:32:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Running_Game_Holding_its_Own/1612443 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Running_Game_Holding_its_Own/1612443 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Running_Game_Holding_its_Own/1612443 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/c/ecf65c90056e2e956e217bdddc1ae6ad5864d63d/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93074440.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D086488896F5D9245CC3823E3E7E6FD3E4329EE791739A7FF9.jpg Can Falcons Rebound Against the G-Men? Will No Turner Mean Long Day? (AP) The Atlanta Falcons enter their most pivotal stretch of the season as they travel up north to visit the 2008 Super Bowl Champions in the Meadowlands. The Birds are coming off a loss where they were given every single chance to win in Charlotte and separate themselves from the mid-tier wild-card pack. The Philadelphia Eagles lost and the Giants were then idle, already sitting at 5-4. The team certainly could have taken a... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:02:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Playoff_Drive_in_the_Meadowlands/1604594 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Playoff_Drive_in_the_Meadowlands/1604594 This post is sponsored by Comcast and their NFL RedZone channel.  If you're looking to check out red zone action as it happens,  then you need Comcast's NFL RedZone. Comcast....where dreams come true! We're back with this week's edition of Why-Does-This-Team-Not-Win-When-They-Do-So-Awesome-In-The-Red-Zone. This previous week, against the Panthers, we managed to convert four of five chances, though two were for field goals, and then Jason Elam whiffed on ano... 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