ajc.com - 11/19/2008
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After 10 games, the Falcons are a surprising 6-4. Nobody predicted that. There is even reason to talk playoffs with six games remaining. So, go beyond the obvious that the Falcons are one of the best stories in the NFL this season. Their success has afforded the chance to debate just who is the ...
Falcons earn playoff spot
ajc.com 12/22/2008 — 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. ...
Rookie OL Baker quietly gets job done for Falcons
ajc.com 10/22/2008 — Flowery Branch When you’re a rookie quarterback making the kind of splash Matt Ryan is, the buzz comes in the papers, on the airwaves and over the internet. For rookie offensive tackle Sam Baker, the new player watching Ryan’s blind side, acclaim ...
Falcons-Broncos|Preview, Falcons Game Score,TV,Recap
falconsmix.com 11/16/2008 — he Falcons at home vs Broncos- game time Sunday, November 16, ...PM ET. Get the latest live Falcons game score on this page. TV coverage of the Falcons vs Broncos is on .... Find Falcons game previews and recaps for the game instantly updated from local and national news in addition to the hottest..
Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons: Biggest Surprises in the NFL
larrybrownsports.com 10/13/2008 — Through six weeks of the NFL season, the Atlanta Falcons are far and away the biggest surprise of the NFL. They’re tied for first at 4-2 and they’re doing it with a rookie quarterback as their starter. I’d guess that 90% of all ...
Falcons fall to Saints on road
ajc.com 12/8/2008 — New Orleans In this season of thrilling comebacks, surprising victories and unmatched togetherness, some things started to unravel for the Falcons here in the Big Easy. With a chance to put a stamp on the season and keep marching toward the playoffs, ...
Falcons look to strike early against Panthers
ajc.com 11/22/2008 — Flowery Branch If the Falcons were a boxer, they’d be known for the early TKO. In all six victories, they’ve delivered the early technical knockout with first quarter leads. In all four losses, they’ve trailed or were tied after the first quarter. ...
Refs Rob Falcons for a Shot to Win in Philly
epiccarnival.com 10/28/2008 — by Matt Loede , NFL Gridiron Gab Sometimes you get the calls – sometimes you don’t. Sunday in Philly, the Falcons were by all means robbed by the refs, as the stripes called a fumble on a punt when it looked like Adam Jennings may have touched ...
Falcons stun Saints to remain undefeated at home
ajc.com 11/10/2008 — John Abraham did not stutter. He didn’t dodge the question or give that “one game at a time” response. For anybody who wanted to take note, the Falcons defensive end said it’s OK to go ahead and pencil the Falcons in the playoffs.“Definitely, I felt ...
Falcons Playoff Bound After Huge 24-17 Win in Minnesota
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 ...
Arizona Cardinals Defense Must Slow Down the Falcons' Triplets
revengeofthebirds.com 1/3/2009 — The Atlanta Falcons went through unprecedented turmoil last season, including seeing their starting quarterback/face of the franchise go to prison and their head coach leave mid-season, and they ended up as one of the worst teams in the NFL during ...
Mike Vick's Dogs: Where Are They Now? —
Bleacher Report - NFL 11/18/2008
With many people still angry with former Atlanta Falcons Quarterback, Michael Vick, for what he did to his dogs, we decided to see what they were up to now.
Some were initially calling for the dogs to be rescued from the Vick compound to be put ...
Skins Know They Play Better in Adversity —
Redskins Insider 11/18/2008
With consecutive losses, the Redskins are among many teams in a muddled NFC playoff mix. Among teams not leading divisions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the best record at 7-3. The Redskins, Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons are 6-4. The ...
Miracle on NFL Avenue: Part One —
Bleacher Report - NFL 11/18/2008
In every movie, you know you're going to find a hero to look up to in the movie, and I think that's the same in the NFL. Every team in the NFL has had a one of those people that has just made people's jaws drop and say, "Wow! this guy is what my team ...