sports.espn.go.com - 12/22/2008
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Atlanta Falcons Minnesota Vikings NFL.com Video Watch highlights from the Atlanta Falcons' 24-17 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
bizoffootball.com - 12/19/2008
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bizoffootball.com —
The Minnesota Vikings announced today that they have
put a freeze on all ticket prices for the...
2009 season, keeping prices the same as the 2008 season. The Vikings are in a push for the NFC North title and a berth in the NFC Playoffs with a 9-5 record, including 5-1 mark at the Metrodome. The ...
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Vikings to Freeze Ticket Prices for First Time Since '98
ajc.com - 12/22/2008
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ajc.com —
The worst season in Falcons history is now
a distant memory. After everything that went so wrong...
last year, it all went so right this season especially Sunday. The Falcons clinched a playoff berth with a 24-17 victory against the Minnesota Vikings. ...
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Falcons earn playoff spot
scores.espn.go.com - 12/18/2008
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Fast Facts •The Celtics won their 16th straight,
which tied for the third longest win streak in...
franchise history and third longest win streak by a defending champion. •It is also the Celtics' 10th straight road win. Boston won 10 straight road games ...
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Boston vs. Atlanta - Recap - December 17, 2008
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ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... That way, we'd have one letter for every fumble Minnesota coughed up in the biggest game of its season -- an embarrassing display that called into question whether this is truly a playoff-caliber team. The Vikings still remain in control of the NFC North after a 24-17 loss to Atlanta, but let's be clear: Their aspirations of a postseason run will be moot if they repeat this performance any time soon. ...
The sun comes up in Chicago
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... Wade made that prediction late Sunday in the Minnesota locker room, where the Vikings were trying to regroup from a 24-17 loss to Atlanta. Wade laughed as he said it, but his point was well-taken: The Vikings and the rest of the NFL gave the Bears a clear opening. ...
The Falcons Are Going To The Playoffs — I Still Can’t Wrap My Head Around This
Sports Blog - football, basketball, and baseball —
... Now we’ve clinched a playoff berth, thanks to error-free football when the other team played errorful (if this is a word, I’m not even sure). ...
Falcons Complete Amazing Turnaround
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors —
Falcons Complete Amazing Turnaround From ESPN.com : MINNEAPOLIS — When Mike Smith took over as coach of the Atlanta Falcons in January, he inherited a team still smarting from Bobby Petrino’s defection and sickened by Michael Vick ’s incarceration. Less than an hour after watching his team clinch a most unlikely playoff berth, things are coming together much faster than even the white-haired optimist ever could imagine. Matt Ryan threw for a touchdown and made no big mistakes, Justin Blalock recovered a fumble in the end zone for ...
Bears Look To Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors —
... paused wearily and considered the question. Would he watch Monday night’s matchup against Green Bay (ESPN, 8:30 p.m. ET), one that could decide the NFC North?“Yeah,” said Wade, who played three seasons in Chicago. “We need the Bears to blow it. Where are they playing? At home? Great. They’ll definitely blow it.” Wade made that prediction late Sunday in the Minnesota locker room, where the Vikings were trying to regroup from a 24-17 loss to Atlanta . Wade laughed as he said it, but his point was well-taken: The Vikings and the rest of the NFL gave the Bears a clear opening. ...
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falconsgab.com 12/22/2008 —
As crazy as it sounds, the Atlanta Falcons, a team that was in so much disarray last season its own coach quit on them with three games left in the season, are going to the NFC Playoffs. Yes, the Falcons, thanks to a gutsy 24-17 victory in frosty ...
How to Follow Minnesota Vikings Football | eHow.com
ehow.com 12/22/2008 — Looking to find the latest up to date information on Minnesota Vikings Football? Do you like to read what other newspapers and websites besides the Minnesota-based news outlets are reporting on the Minnesota Vikings for this day in sports history? Then Sports Illustrated's website has just the link
Tampa Bay vs. Atlanta - Recap - December 14, 2008
sports.espn.go.com 12/14/2008 — Fast Facts •Matt Ryan's passer rating of 57.5 was his second lowest of the season (lowest was 29.6 in Week 2 -- also against Tampa Bay). •Michael Turner scored his 15th rushing touchdown this season, breaking the Falcons' single-season record held by ...
Minnesota vs. Arizona - Recap - December 14, 2008
sports.espn.go.com 12/15/2008 — Fast Facts •The Vikings defense has allowed 16 or fewer points in four straight games. •The Cardinals were shut out in the first half for second time this season (Week 4 vs. the Jets). •Adrian Peterson rushed for 165 yards, his fourth-highest total ...
