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Snelling, Johnson Return to Practice
16 days ago by
J. Mike's Missives
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Jason Snelling and Thomas Johnson were limited, but the running back and defensive tackle returned to the Falcons practice field Wednesday according to Head Coach Mike Smith.
Snelling, who led the team in rushing yards two weeks ago in Dallas, has been nursing a hamstring injury. Johnson...
A Look At The Falcons Red Zone Performance, Week 7
28 days ago by
The Falcoholic
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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. That's right....take out your wallet...
Surely this is the week that our beloved Falcons...
A Very Falcoholic Discussion: Maximizing The Defense
3 days ago by
The Falcoholic
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by Bill Kostroun - AP
Frustration, thy name is secondary. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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We've had similar discussions in the past, but it seemed like an apt time to revisit them with...
Digging Deeper into the Box Score: Week 8
17 days ago by
The Falcoholic
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Falcons-Saints on Monday Night Football, need I say more?
Offense
Michael Turner was great. Matt Ryan had troubles – we know that. Let’s talk about their First Down performance, as comparison. We’ve been slightly critical of the play-calling...
Svitek’s NFL Journey Hits Atlanta
16 days ago by
J. Mike's Missives
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Some fans may not recognize — or initially be able to pronounce — the name Will Svitek.
But they should.
The four-year veteran stepped in for Sam Baker (ankle) in the second half of Sunday’s win over Washington, playing a role in some big runs by Michael Turner.
Svitek...
Roddy White will play vs. Giants
5 days ago by
Pro Football Talk
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White will play today against the New York Giants, Jason La Canfora of NFL Network is reporting.White was limited in practice this week and listed as questionable with a knee injury, but he's ready to...
Report: Falcons Without Michael Turner
by Bruce CiskieFiled under: Atlanta Falcons, Giants, NFL InjuriesThe Atlanta Falcons and New York Giants will play a very important game Sunday afternoon. Both teams are part of a 5-4 logjam in the NFC standings. The winner of this tilt is in a very good position to make the NFC playoffs...
Falcons Lose Long Snapper Mike Schneck For The Season
22 days ago by
The Falcoholic
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Another day, another injury.
Many of you are probably relieved that these aren't star players going down, and with good reason. Still, Mike Schneck was quietly a very good player in his limited role, and replacement Bryan Pittman will have to do just as well. With a long snapper...
Atlanta Falcons' Michael Turner named FedEx Ground Player of the Week
14 days ago by
Atlanta Falcons Examiner
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Turner (33) runs away from Washingtons' London Fletcher, (AP Photo/Bazemore)The second time's a charm this season for Atlanta running back Michael Turner.Following his 166 yard, two touchdown effort in the Falcons 31-17 win over the Washington Redski...
Video: ATL Coach Decked DeAngelo Hall On Purpose?
19 days ago by
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After a confrontation with Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith and Falcons strength coach Jeff Fish during today’s Falcons-Redskins game, Redskins defensive back DeAngelo Hall said he planned to “get on the horn” with Roger Goodell and that there “needs to be repercussions...
Five Keys to Beating the Broncos
2 days ago by
Giants Football Blog
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1. Cover Brandon Marshall
Brandon Marshall is an absolute beast. The Giants secondary did a nice job of covering a banged up Roddy White, but Marshall is a different animal. At 6-4, 230 pounds, Marshall is one of the toughest men to cover. After the catch, he is even better. ...
Falcons' Jenkins, White in; Finneran out
12 days ago by
Pro Football Talk
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Atlanta Falcons wide receivers Michael Jenkins and Roddy White will start today at the Carolina Panthers.Jason LaCanfora of NFL Network reports that White will start despite being limited in practice all week with a knee injury, and Jenkins will start...
Giants-Falcons: Five Keys to Beating Atlanta
7 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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1. Run the Ball Last week, the Carolina Panthers rushed for 185 yards on 34 carries, a 5.4 average. Their top two running backs combined for 30 carries, 174 yards, and two touchdowns.
Needless to say, the Atlanta Falcons can be run on, and that was the key to the Panthers' 28...
Atlanta Falcons midseason report
15 days ago by
Atlanta Falcons Examiner
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(AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)At the midpoint of the 2009 season, the 5-3 Atlanta Falcons find themselves in the hunt for a playoff position and on track to end their 43-year-old string of failing to put together back-to-back winning seasons.A look at whe...
Falcons: Ryan may have some limitations
Carolina's Richard Marshall (31) came down with Matt Ryan's high pass that was intended for Michael Jenkins in the fourth quarter. (David T. Foster III/Charlotte Observer).
ONE GAME FROM FIVEHUNDREDVILLE – The 28-19 loss to Carolina may be the low point for the Falcons under...
Struggles in the Face of Chances
12 days ago by
J. Mike's Missives
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BLOGGER’S NOTE: For additional coverage of Sunday’s game against the Panthers, visit AF.com and The Beat Blog, powered by John Manasso.
Matt Ryan and the Falcons offense continued to have their struggles Sunday in Carolina, but the sophomore quarterback had the ball when...
Falcons Fall to the Giants in Overtime 34-31
5 days ago by
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In a matchup with possible playoff implications, the Atlanta Falcons lose 34-31 in overtime to the New York Giants in New Jersey.
Both teams hoped to build on their success from last season and entered the regular season with high expectations. Right now, they are both in the thick...
Tough Loss – Falcons Fall to Saints
24 days ago by
The Bird Cage
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Birds Miss Opportunities in Loss
Costy Mistake by Ryan (AP)
(((((((((((( Technical Update)))))))))))))
Computer is still out of commission, so the posts will be a touch on the light side until the issues are resolved. Sooner, rather than later I hope.
The Falcons went into the Crescent...
Special opportunity on special teams for Atlanta Falcons' Eric Weems
17 days ago by
Atlanta Falcons Examiner
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Weems scoring game-winning TD over SD in preseason , (AP Photo/Dave Martin)Eric Weems is not a very large man. He sometimes stands on the chair in front of his locker to reach items on the top shelf. The 5'9" Atlanta Fal...
Falcons without RB Norwood and Snelling vs Redskins
19 days ago by
Falcon Gab
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The Falcons are without backup running backs Jerious Norwood and Jason Snelling against the Washington Redskins.
Norwood (hip) missed his third straight game and Snelling (hamstring) is inactive for the second straight week, cutting into the Falcons’ depth behind running back...
Atlanta Falcons fans step up in support of head coach over NFL fine
15 days ago by
Atlanta Falcons Examiner
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Atlanta Falcons HC Mike Smith, (AP Photo/John Bazemore)In the wake of a sideline scuffle during Sunday's Atlanta Falcons victory over the Washington Redskins, Falcons fans are waging a campaign to show their support of their ...
Tony Gonzalez Is Altogether, And In The Altogether, In Support of PETA
16 days ago by
The Sporting Blog
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Were Tony Gonzalez not a professional athlete, people would likely look upon him as one of those crunchy hippie do-gooder types. For one thing, he's a vegan who sells his teammates on the virtues of a macrobiotic diet. And now he poses in the buff with his wife to support a PETA...
Falcons And Redskins Recap: Winning Is Always Easy
18 days ago by
The Falcoholic
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by Erik S. Lesser - AP
Michael Turner high-kicked his way to victory Sunday. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
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This game was the polar opposite of last week's.
Against the Saints, we executed...
Trick or Treat? – Falcons @ Saints
27 days ago by
The Bird Cage
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Computer cord crashed this past week, so the posts will be somewhat shorter than normal. As soon as the technical issues are resolved, we’ll be back at full strength and ready to roll.
Can the Falcons Manage Some Hallow Eve’s...
A Look Ahead and the Shrinking Schedule
9 days ago by
The Falcoholic
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Everything is now Serious Business. If we want a winning season, we have to become a consistent team.
New York GiantsWhere: Giants StadiumWhen: Sunday November 22nd, 2009 @ 1:00pmNetwork: FOXWhy: To be the best, you have to beat the best, which seemingly no longer...
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