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NFL Week Fourteen Preview – Atlanta vs Carolina

Matt Loede, falconsgab.com

The Falcons had a nice break after their win over the Saints nearly a week ago, and now will have to go on the road Sunday for another NFC South matchup as they play the Panthers. Atlanta is looking to wrap up the #1 seed in the NFC, and at 11-1 they on…

D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com

IS MATT RYAN IN A SLUMP? He has just 2 TD passes and 6 INTs over the last three games. He completed only 54.5 percent (season low) of his passes against the Saints in his last outing and threw for a season-low 165 yards. The Ice Man worked on his streng…

D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com

FLOWERY BRANCH — Quarterback Matt Ryan will try to bounce back from arguably his worst performance of the season when the Falcons face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Against the Saints on Thursday, Ryan completed only 54.5 percent of his passes and th…

D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and tight end Tony Gonzalez celebrate a 30-28 victory over the Carolina Panthers to remain undefeated at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday , Sept. 30, 2012. CURTIS COMPTON / FLOWERY BRANCH – The Carolina Panthers are ra…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Panthers' 3-9 record isn't keeping them from talking some trash leading up to their rematch with the division rival Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

CNNSI.com

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Carolina defensive end Greg Hardy says the struggling Panthers are better team than league-leading Atlanta.

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

It’s been another memorable season for Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez. He has caught at least 70 passes for the 10th straight year, become the eighth player in history with 100 receiving touchdowns and helped the Falcons navigate the first three-quarte…

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

There is motivation. There is hope. And then there is delusion. Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy said Wednesday he thought his team was better than the Falcons. Not just within the narrow context of the 30-28 hack-up-a-furball job the Panthers lost at …

ESPN.com

We have a room-service order for Atlanta coach Mike Smith. I’m sure he’ll want to make sure this is hung in every locker of the team’s practice facility as soon as possible. Carolina defensive end Greg Hardy said Wednesday the Panthers are a better …

D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com

FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons safety William Moore did not practice today with a hamstring injury. Defensive tackle Peria Jerry (quadriceps) returned to practice and was limited. Cornerback Asante Samuel (shoulder) did not practice and running back Michael T…

CNNSI.com

While other QBs are stealing headlines, there's some guy in New England putting up MVP numbers. No, Tom Brady's mastery isn't new, but his 2012 run is still stunning, says Kerry Byrne.

ESPN.com

Michael Turner’s numbers and playing time have dipped this season, but opposing defenses still are keeping close tabs on the Atlanta running back. Defenses still are biting on play-action fakes. According to ESPN Stats & Information, Atlanta quarter…