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New York Giants 34, Atlanta Falcons 31 in OT
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The offense played well for the Falcons today especially in the 4th quarter but the defense cost them again. Matt Ryan was very solid for the Falcons in this game as he completed 26 of 46 passes for 268 yards with 2 TD passes and 0 INTs. Both of his TD passes were thrown in [...]
Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Giants
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These are two teams falling on hard times as the Falcons have lost 3 of their last 4 games while the Giants have lost four in a row. The problem for both teams have been defense recently as the Falcons have allowed 117 points in the last 4 weeks while the Giants have allowed 133 [...]
The Atlanta Falcons likely lose RB Michael Turner for a while
6 days ago by
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The Atlanta Falcons have lost starting RB Michael Turner for at least the next couple of weeks due to a high ankle sprain. Turner has played in 9 games for the Falcons this season and he has carried the ball 165 times for 831 yards (5.0 ypc) with 10 TD runs. He has also caught [...]
Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers preview
9 days ago by
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The Atlanta Falcons (5-3) are on the road against the Carolina Panthers (3-5) Sunday. Quarterback Matt Ryan has been struggling a bit lately, but I am expecting him to have a solid performance against the Panthers. The Panthers defense is holding teams to 182 passing yards per...
Michael Turner is full throttle right now for the Atlanta Falcons
14 days ago by
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Michael Turner was off to a rough start to the 2009 season but he has exploded the last two weeks for the Falcons. Against the Saints and Redskins, Turner has carried the ball 38 times for 317 yards (8.3 ypc) with 3 TD runs. He has also caught 2 passes for 14 yards the last [...]
The Atlanta Falcons need Jason Elam to get back on track
17 days ago by
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39-year old kicker Jason Elam is having a rough time this season for the Falcons. He has only made 6 of 10 field goals this season and he is 21 of 22 on extra points. That means that Jason Elam has left 13 points on the field for the Falcons and that is way too [...]
New Orleans Saints 35, Atlanta Falcons 27
20 days ago by
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The Falcons put up a good fight last night against the Saints but they just feel a tad short. Matt Ryan completed 19 of 42 passes for 289 yards with 1 TD pass and 3 interceptions (one of them was returned 48 yards for a TD by Saints’ CB Jabari Greer). Ryan certainly did not [...]
Curtis Lofton has been busy for the Atlanta Falcons this season
23 days ago by
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Curtis Lofton has been a tackling machine this season for the Falcons. In six games for the Falcons this season he has 62 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss, 2 forced fumbles and he has defensed 2 passes. Lofton has 15 more tackles than any other Falcons player and he would be even better if [...]
Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints
24 days ago by
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This game will likely be much closer than the “experts” think. The Falcons will likely try to get Michael Turner started in this game as he is having an off year. The Saints are allowing 92.3 yards rushing per game and 4.0 yards per carry so Turner could have some success...
Atlanta Falcons 21, Dallas Cowboys 37
27 days ago by
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The Atlanta Falcons (4-2) got off to an early lead against the Dallas Cowboys (4-2) Sunday, but turnovers and a big passing day by Tony Romo killed the Falcons’ chances. Quarterback Matt Ryan was pressured all game and had two interceptions and two fumbles (one lost). The...
Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys preview
October 23, 2009 by
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The Atlanta Falcons (4-1) are coming off a big 45-10 win over the 49ers and will bring that explosive offense to Dallas this Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys (3-2). The Cowboys have a pretty good offense themselves, so this should be an exciting and high scoring game. The Falcons...
The Atlanta Falcons lose Jerious Norwood
October 21, 2009 by
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The Falcons will be without Jerious Norwood for at least the next couple of weeks with a hip injury. He has played in 4 games for the Falcons this season and he has carried the ball 19 times for 78 yards (4.1 ypc) and he has also caught 8 passes for 55 yards (6.9 avg). [...]
The Atlanta Falcons bring back safety Jamaal Fudge
October 21, 2009 by
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The Falcons have signed 26-year old safety Jamaal Fudge. Fudge played in 11 games for the Falcons last season and he made 13 tackles. He has now played in 3 seasons in the NFL appearing in 31 games in which he has made 26 tackles, 2 passes defensed, 1 forced fumble and 1 interception...
The Atlanta Falcons lose CB Brian Williams for the season
October 19, 2009 by
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The Falcons have lost starting left cornerback Brian Williams for the rest of the season due to a torn ACL. He finishes the season with 18 tackles, 1 interception and 3 passes defensed. Brett Grimes will be elevated to the starting lineup and he has 11 tackles and 2 passes defensedÂ...
Atlanta Falcons 21, Chicago Bears 14
October 19, 2009 by
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The Atlanta Falcons (4-1) were able to hold off the Chicago Bears (3-2) Sunday night and did a great job shutting them down in the red-zone. Thomas DeCoud got his first of two interceptions off Jay Cutler in the first quarter on the nine yard line. The Bears were driving and looking...
Eric Weems is stepping up for the Atlanta Falcons
October 17, 2009 by
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As a rookie WR in 2008, Weems only caught 1 pass for 4 yards and he returned 1 kickoff for 19 yards. With Jerious Norwood injured when the season started the Falcons needed someone to step up and Weems has certainly done that. He has returned 10 kickoffs for 255 yards (25.5 avg...
Atlanta Falcons vs Chicago Bears preview
October 16, 2009 by
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The Atlanta Falcons (3-1) are at home against the Chicago Bears (3-1) Sunday. These are two pretty evenly matched teams, as the Falcons offense gets about 40 yards more a game than the Bears offense, but the Bears defense holds opponents to about 50 yards less than the Falcons.Â...
The Atlanta Falcons need to get Roddy White back into the groove
October 03, 2009 by
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The Falcons have been concentrating on the underneath passing game and that is not Roddy White’s game. White has caught 171 passes the last two seasons for 2,584 yards (15.1 avg) with 13 TD grabs.  This season though it appears that a lot of teams are double teaming White...
The Atlanta Falcons lose Peria Jerry for the year
September 23, 2009 by
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The Falcons have lost first round pick Peria Jerry for the year due to a knee injury. Jerry was the Falcons’ first round pick this season and they were depending on him to help the run defense. He only had 1 tackle this season when he was injured. Thomas Johnson will start...
Atlanta Falcons 28, Carolina Panthers 20
September 21, 2009 by
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The Falcons were in a fight yesterday with the Panthers before finishing them off. Matt Ryan was good as usual completing 21 of 27 passes for 220 yards with 3 TD passes and 1 interception. Michael Turner was a busy man carrying the ball 28 times for 105 yards (3.8 ypc) with a TD. Jason [...]
Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers
September 18, 2009 by
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The Falcons punished the Panthers 45-28 on there last visit to Atlanta. Falcons’ Coach Mike Smith is 8-1 in Atlanta. So, the Panthers will have to play a almost flawless game to win in Atlanta. The Falcons gave up 4.4 yards per carry last week against the Dolphins so look for...
Tony Gonzalez comes as advertised to the Atlanta Falcons
September 17, 2009 by
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Veteran future Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez got off to a quick start for the Falcons last Sunday. He caught 5 passes for 73 yards (14.6 avg) with a TD grab. Matt Ryan looked for Gonzalez a lot in this game and they seem to have a nice chemistry. The only way Tony [...]
The Atlanta Falcons are happy with the DEs
September 17, 2009 by
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Kroy Biermann and John Abraham were all up in the backfield of the Dolphins all of last Sunday. Biermann had 5 tackles, 2 sacks and he forced a fumble. Abraham finished with only 3 tackles but he also had 2 sacks. The Falcons need Biermann and Abraham to keep up the good work...
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