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Welcome back, No. 7: Vick returns to Atlanta

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By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — No one is quite sure what kind of reception Michael Vick will get when he returns to Atlanta for the first time since going to prison for dogfighting...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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"We Dat!": Atlanta's New Rally Cry For Falcons Nation

"Who dat say dey gon beat dem Saints?" - New Orleans Saints 1967 "They say 'who dat ?', n***a we dat !" Young Jeezy 2008 The Atlanta Falcons franchise was founded in 1966, bringing the NFL to the south...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Do Da Dirty Bird: Liking Bryant-For-Elam, Tolerating Redman-For-Ryan

When it comes down to it, the Atlanta Falcons' starter switches at two of the three most important offensive positions were inevitable and unavoidable...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Falcons QB Matt Ryan Out for Eagles Game

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Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan suffered a turf toe injury in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, yesterday, and will not play this week. The Falcons are three point underdogs for their home game vs...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Matt Ryan Out Week 13

It's never too early to start planning for next week's fantasy match-up, especially as the fantasy playoffs draw near. Even though their is an epic Patriots-Saints game tonight, those of you that own Matt Ryan have other issues on your mind...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Matt Ryan Will Not Play In Week 13

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Jay Glazer of Fox Sports is reporting that the Atlanta Falcons will be without quarterback Matt Ryan in week 13. Ryan has been diagnosed with turf toe, an injury he got in Sunday's game. Ryan played only one series against the Buccaneers...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Jay Glazer: Falcons' Matt Ryan Ruled Out Against Eagles With Turf Toe Injury

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Jay Glazer, who is rarely wrong, tweeted today that Matt Ryan will be out when the Eagles head to Atlanta for an NFC showdown that will most certainly have playoff implications for both teams, win or lose...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Michael Turner Re-Injures Ankle, Leaves Falcons Backfield In Question

Michael Turner left Sunday's game against Tampa Bay after re-aggravating a right ankle injury. Turner initially suffered a high-ankle sprain two weeks ago, and was re-injured today after awkwardly twisting backwards on the previously damaged ankle...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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RBs Turner, Norwood return for Falcons

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ATLANTA — Atlanta Falcons running backs Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood are back in uniform for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Turner, the Falcons’ leading rusher, returns after missing one game with an ankle injury..Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 12, Falcons v. Bucs

There are a few reasons that my team should win this game. We're coming home - thank goodness - to the Dome, where we're unbeaten this year. We played a decent game last week, showing a good amount of moxie, despite the end result...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Atlanta Falcons: Twinkle, Twinkle Falling Star

If you read the comments around the Atlanta Falcons’ official website message board, and a few of those to the various bits of birdseed around the web, you will quickly note how far Matt ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Slumping Falcons finally catch scheduling break

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons sure needed this. A home game - against the woeful Tampa Bay Buccaneers, no less...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Falcons K Elam mired in baffling slump

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga.(AP) — Jason Elam has been around long enough to know where things stand. His spot with the Atlanta Falcons – maybe even his career - could be decided on the very next kick...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Falcons bring in 4 kickers for tryouts

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga.(AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are looking at alternatives for slumping kicker Jason Elam. The Falcons brought Steve Hauschka, Sam Swant and Shane Andrus and former Georgia ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Sinking Falcons feel pressure in wild-card race

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By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga.(AP) — Roddy White says the Atlanta Falcons have no margin for error in their final six games after falling to .500 with four losses in their last five games...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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An Open Letter To NFL Fans: Don't We Deserve a Better Overtime System?

Is it just me, or is the NFL and it's overtime system due for a major overhaul? First, I will acknowledge that I am a die hard Falcons fan. I am a season ticket holder, and have been for many years...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Falcons Secondary Holding Team Back

After seeing Atlanta's offense make drastic improvements last season thanks to key offseason additions, many Falcons fans questioned GM Thomas Dimitroff's less than reserved attention to defense this offseason...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Atlanta Falcons Leave New York Defeated: Who's The Boss?

Well folks, it's official. The Atlanta Falcons defense is terrible. Not just bad in that under-performs, split second late kind of way. No, they just aren't any good...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Atlanta Falcons Vs New York Giants NFL Football Match on November 22

National Football LeagueWeek 11Atlanta Falcons Vs New York GiantsLive Streaming NFL coverage atTime: 1:00 PM (ET)Date: Sunday, November 22, 2009.Location: Giants StadiumTV: FOX Read More.....Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Do Da Dirty Bird: What's Luck Got To Do With Picks?

If you feel the need to put this article's title to the tune of a certain Tina Turner song, I'll look the other way. You think I didn't think of that as I was coming up with it? In all seriousness, ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Dr. Bob's Betting Advice For FALCONS (+6.5) @ GIANTS

NY GIANTS (-6.5) 27 Atlanta 19 Over/Under Total: 46.0 10:00 AM Pacific Time Sunday, Nov-22 The Giants have lost 4 consecutive games since starting the season with 5 wins, and the Falcons also ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Poor play on third down hurts Atlanta's defense

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By GEORGE HENRY Associated Press Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga.(AP) — Linebacker Curtis Lofton is sick of that sinking feeling when opponents convert another third down on the Atlanta Falcons...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Norwood returns to practice for Falcons

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga.(AP) — Atlanta running back Jerious Norwood practiced for first time in nearly five weeks on Thursday, giving the Falcons hope he could play against the Giants if they are without injured starter Michael Turner...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Reeling Falcons, Giants looking to end slides

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.(AP) — The New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons looked like powerhouse teams through five games. Now each team is struggling just to remain above .500. The Giants, who started 5-0, have lost four straight...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 11, Falcons @ Giants

The bye is a ponderous thing. It can be a blessing, allowing a sliding team to rest, regroup, and refocus, or it can be the kiss of death, interrupting a group's rhythm or allowing losses to fester...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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