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The Atlanta Falcons sign RB Dimitri Nance
The Falcons have signed 23-year old RB Dimitri Nance to a reserve/future contract. Nance didn’t play at all in the NFL in 2011. In 2010, Nance played in 12 games for the Packers in which he carried the ball 36 times for 95 yards (2.6 ypc). He also caught 3 passes for 30 yards (10.0 avg) in 2010 for the Packers. Nance is a power runner, so it will be interesting to see...
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The Atlanta Falcons 2011 NFL Draft class was hit and miss
The Falcons gave up a lot to get WR Julio Jones last April, but he was very solid when healthy. The Falcons also got their starting punter in the 6th round (Matt Bosher). Here is a look at how they did pick by pick last April:
The Falcons traded a lot of picks to the Cleveland Browns for the right to move up and select 22-year old WR Julio Jones. Jones played in 13 games for...
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January 09, 2012
Atlanta Falcons (10-6) vs. New York Giants (9-7)
The Falcons come into this game pretty hot as they have won three of their last four games. The Giants have also won three of their last four games. The Falcons are 4-4 on the road this year and the Giants are 4-4 at home this year. Here’s a look at some pretty even matchups in this game:
When the Falcons have the ball: The Falcons gameplan will likely be to pound at the...
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January 07, 2012
Atlanta Falcons (9-6) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-11)
The Falcons will know before this game even starts if they have a shot at the #5 seed in the NFC Playoffs. If the Packers beat the Lions tomorrow at 1 o’clock, the Falcons would move into the #5 slot in the playoffs and take on the winner of the AFC East….with a win over the Bucs. If the Lions win against the Packers, the Falcons will likely rest a lot of their players...
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December 31, 2011
TE Tony Gonzalez will be the lone representative in the Pro Bowl for the Atlanta Falcons
35-year old TE Tony Gonzalez has been elected to his 12th Pro Bowl this year. He has played in 15 games for the Falcons so far this year and he has caught 79 passes for 867 yards (11.0 avg) with 7 TD grabs. Gonzalez has now played in 47 games (all starts) in his first three years with the Falcons and he has caught 232 passes for 2,390 yards (10.3 avg) with 19 TD grabs. Tony...
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December 29, 2011
Atlanta Falcons 31, Carolina Panthers 23
The Atlanta Falcons scored 24 unanswered points in the second half to prevail over the Panthers yesterday. Ryan completed 22 of 38 passes for 320 yards with 4 TD passes and 0 INTs. Michael Turner provided some ground support yesterday with 76 yards rushing on 21 carries (3.6 ypc). Rookie RB Jacquizz Rodgers pitched in with 4 yards on 1 carry and he also caught 2 passes for...
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December 12, 2011
Curtis Lofton is a tackling machine for the Atlanta Falcons
25-year old linebacker Curtis Lofton is a tackling machine for the Falcons. He has played in 12 games for the Falcons so far this year and he has 111 tackles, 5 tackles for a loss, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 6 passes defensed and 1 interception. Lofton is playing at a very high level for the Falcons as he spearheads the run defense, which has been solid this year. He has now...
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December 05, 2011
Houston Texans 17, Atlanta Falcons 10
The Falcons laid an egg yesterday in Houston. Matt Ryan was awful yesterday as he completed 20 of 46 passes for 267 yards with 1 TD pass and 2 INTs. He also carried the ball 1 time for 10 yards. Michael Turner had a hard time getting going yesterday as he carried the ball 14 times for 44 yards (3.1 ypc). Jason Snelling pitched in with 2 carries for 16 yards (8.0 ypc) for...
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December 05, 2011
Atlanta Falcons (7-4) vs. Houston Texans (8-3)
The Falcons have won two games in a row as they appear to be back on the right path. The Texans have won five games in a row, but they are on their 3rd string QB, rookie Tyler Yates, who will be making his first NFL start this weekend. Here is a look at the matchups in this game:
When the Falcons have the ball: The Texans have the best defense in the entire NFL, so the Falcons...
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December 02, 2011
Atlanta Falcons 24, Minnesota Vikings 14
The Falcons pushed the Vikings around today at the Georgia Dome. Matt Ryan had his best game of the year as he completed 27 of 34 passes for 262 yards with 3 TD passes and 0 INTs. Michael Turner led the way on the ground for the Falcons in this game with 60 yards rushing on 19 carries (3.2 ypc). WR Roddy White led the way in the passing game for the Falcons today with 120 yards...
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November 27, 2011
Atlanta Falcons (6-4) vs. Minnesota Vikings (2-8)
These two teams are going in opposite directions. The Falcons have won 4 of their last 5 games while the Vikings have lost four of their last five games. That being said, the Falcons can’t overlook the Vikings this Sunday. Here is a look at the matchups in this game:
When the Falcons have the ball: The Falcons are going to try to establish a running game this Sunday...
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November 25, 2011
Atlanta Falcons (5-4) vs. Tennessee Titans (5-4)
This is a pretty big game for both teams coming up this Sunday. The Falcons are coming off a loss that really hurt, 26-23 at home in O.T. last weekend. The Titans are coming off a huge road win, 30-3 over the Panthers last weekend. The Falcons are 2-2 at home this year and the Titans are 2-2 on the road. Here is a look at the matchups in this game:
When the Falcons have the...
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November 18, 2011
Sean Weatherspoon is making up for lost time for the Atlanta Falcons
23-year old LB Sean Weatherspoon only made it through 11 games as a rookie last year before his season was cut short to injury. He is making up for lost time this year for the Falcons. Weatherspoon has played in 9 games for the Falcons so far this year and he has 76 tackles, 2 sacks, 6 passes defensed and 6 tackles for a loss. He has now played in 20 games in his first two...
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November 15, 2011
Atlanta Falcons (5-3) vs. New Orleans Saints (6-3)
The Atlanta Falcons have been hot lately as they have won their last three games by a combined score of 75-40! The Falcons hope to keep rolling this weekend at home against the division rival New Orleans Saints. The Saints have not played their best football on the road where they are 2-3 on the road. Here is a look at the matchups in this game:
When the Falcons have the ball...
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November 10, 2011
Atlanta Falcons 31, Indianapolis Colts 7
The Falcons completely dominated the Colts yesterday in Indianapolis. Matt Ryan was solid as he completed 14 of 24 passes for 275 yards with 3 TD passes and 1 INT (it was returned 6 yards for a TD by Colts’ CB Jerraud Powers). Michael Turner looked solid in this game with 19 carries for 71 yards (3.7 ypc) with 1 TD run. Jacquizz Rodgers got an extended look in this game...
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November 07, 2011
Atlanta Falcons (4-3) vs. Indianapolis Colts (0-8)
The Atlanta Falcons are back on the right track after back to back wins over the Panthers & Lions. The Colts are reeling as they have not played a close game in four weeks. They have been outscored 116-34 in their last three games. Here is a look at the matchups in this game:
When the Falcons have the ball: The Colts have a terrible defense all the way around, so look...
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November 04, 2011
The Atlanta Falcons lose Sam Baker for a while
The Falcons have lost 26-year old starting left tackle Sam Baker for the next 3-4 weeks due to a back injury. Baker has played in 6 games (all starts) for the Falcons this year. He has now played in 44 games (41 starts) in his first four seasons with the Falcons. 29-year old Will Svitek will replace Baker in the starting lineup. Svitek has played in 7 games (1 start) for...
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November 03, 2011
The Atlanta Falcons sign FB Mike Cox
The Falcons have signed 26-year old fullback Mike Cox. Cox played in 7 games for the Chiefs last year and he caught 4 passes for 27 yards (6.8 avg). He has now played in 39 games in his first three years in the NFL and he has carried the ball 4 times for 3 yards (0.8 ypc). Cox also caught 22 passes for 125 yards (5.7 avg) so far in his career. Cox was with the Falcons in...
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October 26, 2011
The Atlanta Falcons place fullback Ovie Mughelli on I.R.
The Atlanta Falcons have placed 31-year old, starting fullback Ovie Mughelli on the Injured Reserve List (ending his season) due to a knee injury. Mughelli played in 7 games for the Falcons this year and he carried the ball 2 times for 1 yard (0.5 ypc). He also caught 4 passes for 25 yards (6.3 avg) with 2 TD grabs and he also had 3 tackles. Mughelli has played in 69 games...
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October 26, 2011
The WRs need to pick up the pace for the Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons were hoping for more explosive plays out of the WRs in 2011, but it hasn’t happened yet. Roddy White is leading the way out of this bunch with 39 grabs for 425 yards (10.9 avg) with 3 TD grabs. He is still an excellent possession receiver, but he doesn’t get down the field a whole lot. Rookie Julio Jones was supposed to be the deep threat of the Falcons...
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October 25, 2011
Atlanta Falcons 23, Detroit Lions 16
The Falcons played ball control on offense and solid defense yesterday which were the big reasons for the win. Matt Ryan completed 20 of 34 passes for 218 yards with 1 TD pass and 2 INTs. He also carried the ball 3 times for 2 yards (0.7 ypc) with 1 TD run in this game. Chris Redman replaced Ryan when he dinged up his knee a little bit and he threw one incomplete pass. Michael...
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October 24, 2011
Atlanta Falcons (3-3) vs. Detroit Lions (5-1)
The Atlanta Falcons are 1-2 on the road this year, while the Lions are 2-1 at home. The Falcons got a nice and very convincing win on the road against the Panthers last weekend, while the Niners were giving the Lions their first loss of the season. Here is a look at the matchups in this game:
When the Falcons have the ball: The Falcons are likely going to have the same gameplan...
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October 21, 2011
Atlanta Falcons 31, Carolina Panthers 17
The Atlanta Falcons scored 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to take down the Panthers today in Atlanta. Matt Ryan was in game manager mode today as he completed 14 of 22 passes for 163 yards with 1 TD pass and 0 INTs. He also carried the ball 3 times for 7 yards (2.3 ypc) with 1 TD run today. Michael Turner had a monster game for the Falcons today as he carried the...
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October 16, 2011
Atlanta Falcons (2-3) vs. Carolina Panthers (1-4)
The Atlanta Falcons have alternated wins and losses so far this year, so they are in line to win this weekend at home against the Panthers. The Panthers have lost two heartbreakers in a row to the Bears and Saints by a combined score of 64-56. Here is a look at the matchups in this game:
When the Falcons have the ball: The Falcons should get back to feeding the ball to Michael...
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October 13, 2011
Green Bay Packers 25, Atlanta Falcons 14
The Falcons were great in the first half last night as they were winning 14-6…..but in the second half they were awful on both sides of the ball and it cost them this game. Matt Ryan didn’t play well at all last night as he completed 18 of 32 passes for 167 yards with 1 TD pass and 2 INTs. He also carried the ball 3 times for 9 yards (3.0 ypc) in this game. Michael...
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October 10, 2011
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