Atlanta Falcons News and Rumors
Atlanta Falcons: Q&A with wide receiver Julio Jones, who’s closing in on his first 1,000-yard seasonD. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan congratulates wide receiver Julio Jones on his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) FLOWERY BRANCH - Falcons wide receiver Julio Jon |
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Falcons' Moore, Samuel listed as questionableDec 7, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Atlanta Falcons strong safety William Moore and cornerback Asante Samuel missed practice Friday for the third straight day and are questionable for Sunday's game at Carolina. |
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D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter is not putting too much stock in the slide in quarterback Matt Ryan’s passing numbers over the third quarter of the season. In the third quarter of the season, some of Ryan’s key statistics… |
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Checking the injuries that matter mostDec 7, 2012
The final injury reports are out, so let’s take a look at the latest on the most significant injuries from around the division: The Atlanta Falcons continued to hold safety William Moore (hamstring) and cornerback Asante Samuel (shoulder) out of practic… |
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Jonathan Stewart “very doubtful” for PanthersDec 7, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com If the 3-9 Panthers are going to prove that they’re better than the 11-1 Falcons, they’ll be doing it short-handed. Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Friday that running back Jonathan Stewart was “very doubtful,” adding a modifier to what’s on the … |
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Final Word: NFC SouthDec 7, 2012
Five nuggets of knowledge about the Week 14 games: Magic number: The Falcons have won their past five games against the Panthers. But the amazing thing is Atlanta’s point total has been either 30 or 31 in each of those games, including a 30-28 victory a… |
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Countdown Daily: Falcons-PanthersDec 7, 2012
The "NFL Live" crew makes its picks for Atlanta at Carolina. |
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Falcons at Panthers: 3 key matchupsDec 7, 2012
D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com Falcons DE John Abraham vs. Panthers LT Jordan Gross: Abraham is the NFL’s leading active sack leader with 122. Abraham appears rejuvenated by his reunion with coordinator Mike Nolan. He started his career with Nolan and the New York Jets. He’ll play … |
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D. Orlando Ledbetter, ajc.com BY MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM FLOWERY BRANCH - The Falcons’ locker room was boisterous after they defeated the Saints last week, and as usual, the party was liveliest at the defensive backs’ end of the locker room. Cornerback Asante Samuel and safety Willia |
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Around the NFC SouthDec 7, 2012
Time for a look at the top Friday morning headlines from around the division: ATLANTA FALCONS Coach Mike Smith said Jacquizz Rodgers has shown he has what it takes to be a feature back. This could be the week that actually happens. The Falcons gradually… |
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NFC South chat Friday at 1 p.m.Dec 7, 2012
Thanksgiving and the game between the Saints and Falcons threw us off our regular NFC South chat schedule the past two weeks. But we’ll be back on track Friday. We’ll chat at 1 p.m. ET, so bring your questions and join us. Here’s your free ticket in… |
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Doug Martin says he’s not hitting rookie wallDec 7, 2012
Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin is well on his way to surpassing 300 carries in his first season in the NFL. Martin has come off two largely ineffective games against the Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos where he was held to under 60 yar… |
